# NUMBER 8

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1089301
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** Nov. 13, 2001
- **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=1089301


## Contact

- **Address:** Number 8, 8 High Street, PERSHORE
- **Postcode:** WR10 1BG
- **Phone:** 01386555028
- **Email:** admin@number8.org
- **Website:** www.number8.org



## Activities

**Objects:** (A) TO PROMOTE, MAINTAIN, IMPROVE, AND ADVANCE EDUCATION FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF PERSHORE AND SURROUNDING VILLAGES AND NEIGHBOURHOOD (HEREINAFTER CALLED "THE AREA OF BENEFIT") WITHOUT DISTINCTION, BY ASSOCIATING TOGETHER THE SAID INHABITANTS AND THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES, VOLUNTARY AND OTHER ORGANISATIONS IN A COMMON EFFORT AND TO PROVIDE FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION AND LEISURE-TIME OCCUPATION, WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE SAID INHABITANTS.(B) TO ESTABLISH OR SECURE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COMMUNITY CENTRE AND TO MAINTAIN AND MANAGE THE SAME (WHETHER ALONE OR IN CO-OPERATION WITH ANY LOCAL AUTHORITY OR OTHER PERSON OR BODY) IN FURTHERANCE OF THESE OBJECTS.

**Activities:** Number 8 is a Community Arts Centre inspired and led by the people of Pershore. It provides a programme of  film, live events, event cinema, creative workshops and exhibitions, and offers facilities for community classes and groups. Opened in 2004 it is governed by a Board of Trustees and managed by an Executive Team which includes two senior employees, supported by approximately 200 volunteers.

**Area of benefit:** PERSHORE AND SURROUNDING VILLAGES AND NEIGHBOURHOOD




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Human Resources, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- **What:** General Charitable Purposes, Education/training, Arts/culture/heritage/science, Amateur Sport, Economic/community Development/employment
- **Who:** Children/young People, Elderly/old People, People With Disabilities, People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Worcestershire



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £599913 | £608982 | £2040223 | 7 |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £554040 | £557108 | £2049292 | 7 |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £450851 | £483325 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £281052 | £330154 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | £332756 | £373100 | — | — |



## Trustees

- Anne Peebles — appointed June 1, 2023
- CATHERINE CECILIA WALTON
- Christine Tooth — appointed May 24, 2018
- JANE PATRICIA DANIELS
- John Weaver — appointed Feb. 26, 2026
- MICHAEL JAMES HODGES — appointed Dec. 22, 2011
- Mark Kingsley Ward — appointed Aug. 7, 2019
- Mary Pawsey — appointed Nov. 9, 2017
- Michael Anthony Rowley — appointed Nov. 9, 2017