# PLATFFORM FOR CHANGE

## Details

- **Country:** England &amp; Wales
- **Charity number:** 1000889
- **Other names:** GOFAL CYMRU, GOFAL HOUSING, GOFAL HOUSING TRUST
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** Nov. 9, 1990
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&amp;p_p_lifecycle=0&amp;p_p_state=maximized&amp;p_p_mode=view&amp;_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1000889


## Contact

- **Address:** Platfform, Beaufort House, Beaufort Road, Morriston, Swansea
- **Postcode:** SA6 8JG
- **Phone:** 01656647722
- **Email:** connect@platfform.org
- **Website:** www.platfform.org



## Activities

**Objects:** (1)  To relieve the needs of people with mental health problems, those at risk of developing mental health problems or suffering from detrimental health risk behaviours and other vulnerable or disadvantaged persons by: a)    the provision of housing and other associated amenities designed or adapted to meet the disabilities and requirements of such persons; b)    the provision of services, advice, support and opportunities which support the mental wellbeing of such persons; and c)    advancing the education of the public on the causes and effects of mental health problems and detrimental health risk behaviours. (2)  In this Article: a)      “detrimental health risk behaviour” means any form of individual behaviour which is harmful and self-detrimental, has a strong negative influence on mental health and which is attributable to poor psychological and social wellbeing for whatever reason, including substance misuse and other risks to individual and public mental health; b)      “vulnerable” refers to persons (adults or children) who have, or may have, need of community services by reason of a mental or physical disability, age, or illness; and c)       “disadvantaged” refers to a recognised social or welfare disadvantage.

**Activities:** Platfform is the charity for mental health and social change. We work to have a lasting positive impact with people experiencing challenges with their mental health, with over 100 projects and services across Wales and the UK. We live by our values of being connected, compassionate, brave and curious in everything we do, and we believe deeply in our vision of sustainable wellbeing for all.

**Area of benefit:** NOT DEFINED BUT IN PRACTICE WALES AND ENGLAND




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Other Charitable Activities
- **What:** Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, Disability, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty, Accommodation/housing, Economic/community Development/employment
- **Who:** Children/young People, Elderly/old People, People With Disabilities, Other Defined Groups, The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Throughout Wales



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £16045415 | £16127379 | £4142175 | 418 |
| March 31, 2024 | £16366684 | £14505814 | £4224140 | 464 |
| March 31, 2023 | £12892611 | £13217289 | £2364513 | 439 |
| March 31, 2022 | £11771690 | £11943317 | £2689191 | 393 |
| March 31, 2021 | £10316824 | £9950999 | £2861432 | 340 |



## Trustees

- **Anne-Louise Tonge** (Chair) — appointed Sept. 23, 2020
- Christopher Jamie Dowson Loughran — appointed Sept. 2, 2015
- Deborah Anne Green — appointed June 14, 2024
- Gemma Lelliott — appointed Nov. 29, 2024
- Mikel Charles Mellick — appointed Nov. 29, 2024
- Neil Mark Hapgood — appointed March 11, 2020
- Stewart John Davison — appointed Dec. 13, 2013


