British Limbless Ex-Service Men's Association (Blesma)
Blesma
- Country
- England & Wales
- Charity number
- 1084189
- Status
- Registered
- Registered
- Dec. 19, 2000
- Legal form
- Charitable company
- Area of benefit
- National And Overseas
Address
- Address
- British Limbless Ex-Service Mens
Association
115 New London Road
Chelmsford
Essex
CM2 0QT
Contact
- Phone
- 02085483512
- [email protected]
- Website
blesma.org
Activities
Blesma supports all serving and ex service men and women who lose limbs or the use of limbs, or one or both eyes in service or as a result of service. It also supports those ex service men and women who lose limbs not as a result of service or loss of use of limbs as a result of a traumatic incident. Blesma also supports widows and dependents of the above.
Objects: To Promote The Welfare And Well-Being Of All Serving And Ex-Service Men And Women Who Have Lost A Limb Or Limbs Or One Or Both Eyes As A Result Of Service In Any Branch Of Her Majesty's Forces Or Auxiliary Forces As May From Time To Time Be Defined. 2)To Promote The Welfare And Well-Being Of All Those Serving And Ex-Service Men And Women Who Suffer Loss Of A Limb, Permanent Loss Of Speech, Hearing; Or The Loss Of Sight In One Or Both Eyes; Or The Use Of A Limb. 3) To Assist Needy Widows And Widowers And Needy Dependants Of The Above
Classification
- How
- Makes Grants To Individuals, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research
- What
- General Charitable Purposes, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, Disability, Armed Forces/emergency Service Efficiency
- Who
- Elderly/old People, People With Disabilities, Other Defined Groups
Areas of operation
- Country
- Northern Ireland, Scotland
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £6,537,390 | £6,539,978 | £41,607,377 | 53 |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £5,365,544 | £6,083,240 | £39,238,072 | 53 |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £3,956,289 | £6,354,779 | £38,628,599 | 52 |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £4,225,724 | £5,399,075 | £44,429,439 | 50 |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | £4,757,649 | £5,231,681 | £42,165,312 | 48 |
Trustees
| Name | Appointed |
|---|---|
| Edward Grant Martin Davis CB CBE (Chair) | June 29, 2024 |
| Alan Mistlin | Aug. 20, 2023 |
| Alison Laura Grant | June 11, 2017 |
| Colin Whitworth | Aug. 20, 2023 |
| Lisa Johnston | June 29, 2024 |
| Miles Courtenay Ambler | June 10, 2018 |
| Neil Heritage | Aug. 20, 2023 |
| Richard Gilbert | June 19, 2022 |
| Robert Kerrigan | June 13, 2021 |
| Stephen White | June 13, 2020 |