# THE FRIENDSHIP CAFE

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1098562
- **Other names:** GYMNASIAN UK LIMITED, FRIENDSHIP CAFE GYMNATION, GYMNASIAN, GYMNATION
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** July 15, 2003
- **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=1098562


## Contact

- **Address:** The Friendship Cafe, Chequers Bridge Centre, Painswick Road, GLOUCESTER
- **Postcode:** GL4 6PR
- **Phone:** 01452308127
- **Email:** imran@thefriendshipcafe.COM
- **Website:** www.thefriendshipcafe.com



## Activities

**Objects:** THE OBJECT OF THE ASSOCIATION SHALL BE TO PROVIDE SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES TO PERSONS IN THE GLOUCESTER AREA AND SUCH OTHER PLACES IN THE UNITED KINGDOM AS THE COUNCIL MAY DETERMINE, WITH THE AIM OF IMPROVING THEIR LIVES AND OPPORTUNITIES.THE ASSOCIATION SHALL BE NON-PROFIT MAKING. MONIES RAISED WILL BE USED TO FURTHER THE OBJECTS OF THE ASSOCIATION.

**Activities:** Youth, sports, community - eg. archery, swimming, community work in culturally appropriate settings, mainly around Gloucester city via 2 venues.Supporting smaller groups to run activities. Also running  'St James City Farm & Riding School'.Promotion/support with educational, training, work.1-1 advice and support and referrals to other agencies.

**Area of benefit:** IN THE GLOUCESTER AREA.




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body
- **What:** Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, Arts/culture/heritage/science, Amateur Sport, Animals, Environment/conservation/heritage, Economic/community Development/employment, Human Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity
- **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

- Gloucestershire



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £446360 | £534012 | — | — |
| March 31, 2024 | £676161 | £617063 | £411017 | 42 |
| March 31, 2023 | £464551 | £530513 | — | — |
| March 31, 2022 | £382957 | £379287 | — | — |
| March 31, 2021 | £478130 | £280430 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **REYAZ LIMALIA** (Chair)
- Hasan Kadodia — appointed Sept. 22, 2025
- MOHAMED JUNAID GHANTI
- Mariam Qureshi — appointed Nov. 15, 2025
- Zain Patel — appointed Sept. 22, 2025