# THE MUSTARD TREE FOUNDATION (READING)

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1104631
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** June 29, 2004
- **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=1104631


## Contact

- **Address:** 4 SACKVILLE STREET, READING
- **Postcode:** RG1 1NT
- **Phone:** 01189567000
- **Email:** Katherine.Shepherd@themustardtree.org
- **Website:** www.themustardtree.org



## Activities

**Objects:** The relief of those in need, by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.To be a voice for, and to practically support, those, in local communities, who are disadvantaged by reason of age, bereavement, disability, education, exploitation, ill-health, isolation, poverty, unemployment, or other disadvantage. We do this by demonstrating integrity and expressing compassion to all, irrespective of circumstances, in accordance with the values of our Christian faith. To promote charitable purposes for the benefit of the community without distinction of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or of political or religious or other opinions, and in particular by:       (a)  The promotion of improved health and wellbeing and the relief of poverty and distress. (b)  To provide or assist in the provision of facilities and services that empower individuals to develop personally, and to build stronger and more cohesive communities.

**Activities:** THE MUSTARD TREE ACTS AS A SUPPORT ORGANISATION FOR MANY LOCAL PROJECTS WHICH SEEK TO HELP SUPPORT AND ADD VALUE TO THE SPECIFIC GROUP. THESE INCLUDE YOUNG PEOPLE, LOCAL RESIDENTS, PARENTS, AND MANY OTHER INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIFIC NEEDS.

**Area of benefit:** NOT DEFINED




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Human Resources, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research, Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body
- **What:** General Charitable Purposes, Education/training, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty, Accommodation/housing, Religious Activities, Amateur Sport, Economic/community Development/employment
- **Who:** Children/young People, Elderly/old People, People With Disabilities, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies



## Areas of operation

- Reading



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £306002 | £335196 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £489828 | £434330 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £544776 | £503313 | £132324 | 18 |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £495168 | £501916 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | £341130 | £331616 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **MR M J PENSON** (Chair)
- Alison Awuku — appointed Aug. 16, 2021
- DAVID GIBBONS — appointed Oct. 21, 2021
- Dr JOHN HAWKINS OBE — appointed Sept. 1, 2015
- Isabel Challis — appointed Feb. 16, 2023
- Kevin James Potter — appointed Feb. 27, 2019