# SAMPHIRE

## Details

- **Country:** England &amp; Wales
- **Charity number:** 1106667
- **Other names:** THE DOVER DETAINEE VISITOR GROUP, DOVER DETAINEE VISITORS GROUP, SAMPHIRE, VISITOR GROUP
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Other
- **Registered:** Nov. 9, 2004
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&amp;p_p_lifecycle=0&amp;p_p_state=maximized&amp;p_p_mode=view&amp;_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1106667


## Contact

- **Address:** Samphire  BizNav Accountants, Unit 5, North Court,Armstrong Road, MAIDSTONE, Kent
- **Postcode:** ME15 6JZ
- **Phone:** 01304 242755
- **Email:** info@samphireproject.org.uk
- **Website:** http://www.samphireproject.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** THE PROMOTION OF SOCIAL INCLUSION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT AMONG MIGRANT COMMUNITIES (INCLUDING THOSE WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED IMMIGRATION DETENTION) BY:   1. PROVIDING A LOCAL NETWORK GROUP THAT ENCOURAGES AND ENABLES MEMBERS OF MIGRANT COMMUNITIES TO PARTICIPATE MORE EFFECTIVELY WITH THE WIDER COMMUNITY; 2. INCREASING AND COORDINATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBERS OF MIGRANT COMMUNITIES TO ENGAGE WITH SERVICE PROVIDERS, AND TO ENABLE THOSE PROVIDERS TO ADAPT SERVICES TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF THAT COMMUNITY; 3. RAISING PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE ISSUES AFFECTING MIGRANTS (INCLUDING THOSE WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED IMMIGRATION DETENTION).

**Activities:** To relieve the poverty and distress of former detainees by providing basic amenities, information and support, which will enable them to participate in the wider community.




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- **What:** General Charitable Purposes, Education/training, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty, Human Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity
- **Who:** Other Defined Groups, The General Public/mankind



## Geography

- Scotland
- Throughout England And Wales





## Trustees

| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| **Caroline Louise Howden** | Chair | Sept. 26, 2023 |
| Celia Diane Walters |  | Dec. 5, 2024 |
| Dominic Howden |  | March 26, 2023 |
| Floortje Hoette |  | Sept. 26, 2023 |
| Mir Rahimi |  | Feb. 9, 2026 |
| Miriam wood |  | Sept. 22, 2022 |
| Stacey Blair |  | July 29, 2025 |




