# THE COMMUNITY BUS

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1017312
- **Other names:** BATH COMMUNITY BUS, THE COMMUNITY BUS, BATH PLAYBUS
- **Status:** Removed
- **Legal form:** Other
- **Registered:** Feb. 11, 1993
- **Removed:** Jan. 12, 2015
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1017312



## Activities

**Objects:** TO PROMOTE THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE AREA OF BENEFIT IN PARTICULAR CHILDREN AND THEIR PARENTS WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF SEX OR OF POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS BY ASSOCIATING THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES, VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS AND THE INHABITANTS IN A COMMON EFFORTS TO ADVANCE EDUCATION AND TO PROVIDE FACILITIES IN THE INTEREST OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION AND LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING CONDITIONS OF LIFE OF THE SAID INHABITANTS IN PARTICULAR BY THE PROVISION OF A COMMUNITY BUS.

**Activities:** The Community Bus is a mobile project working in areas of Bath & N.E. Somerset and beyond that lack community provision. We reach isolated families. The Bus provides a safe and stimulating play environment for young children who do not have access to other play facilities. It also provides a friendly meeting place for parents and carers who can exchange information and advice.




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Human Resources, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- **What:** General Charitable Purposes, Education/training, Arts/culture/heritage/science, Amateur Sport, Economic/community Development/employment
- **Who:** Children/young People, Other Defined Groups, The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- **Area of benefit:** BATH AND NORTH-EAST SOMERSET
- Bath And North East Somerset
- Somerset



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees | Accounts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2015 |  -  |  -  |  -  |  -  |  |
| March 31, 2014 | £72306 | £68923 |  -  |  -  |  |
| March 31, 2013 | £70721 | £69154 |  -  |  -  |  |
| March 31, 2012 | £59711 | £65686 |  -  |  -  |  |
| March 31, 2011 | £79867 | £77513 |  -  |  -  |  |
| March 31, 2010 | £90863 | £88897 |  -  |  -  |  |