# THE COTTON TREE CHILDREN'S TRUST

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1116021
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Trust
- **Registered:** Sept. 5, 2006
- **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=1116021


## Contact

- **Address:** Tswalu Lodge, 108 Pinehurst Road, West Moors, Ferndown
- **Postcode:** BH22 0AS
- **Phone:** 01202948180
- **Email:** cottontreechild@gmail.com
- **Website:** cottontreechild.org



## Activities

**Objects:** (1) THE RELIEF OF SUFFERING OF ORPHANS AND STREET CHILDREN IN SIERRA LEONE, WEST AFRICA IN ANY WAY WHICH IS DEEMED CHARITABLE.(2) THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE EDUCATION OF ORPHANS AND STREET CHILDREN IN SIERRA LEONE, WEST AFRICA

**Activities:** Re-launched in the summer of 2023, the aim of the Cotton Tree Children's Trust is to support orphaned and abandoned street children in Sierra Leone. This is done through education and empowerment, so that when children and young adults come of age, they can lead independent lives with real hope for the future and make a positive contribution to society. Sponsors are eagerly sought.

**Area of benefit:** SIERRA LEONE, WEST AFRICA




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Human Resources, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services
- **What:** Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty, Accommodation/housing, Religious Activities, Recreation
- **Who:** Children/young People



## Areas of operation

- Sierra Leone
- Dorset
- Warwickshire



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan. 31, 2025 | £9937 | £6855 | — | — |
| Jan. 31, 2024 | £8381 | £8624 | — | — |
| Jan. 31, 2023 | £2106 | £4496 | — | — |
| Jan. 31, 2022 | £2678 | £5819 | — | — |
| Jan. 31, 2021 | £3376 | £4683 | — | — |



## Trustees

- Andrea Ellwood — appointed May 13, 2023
- Andrew John Webb — appointed Aug. 17, 2016
- ROSEMARY BIDWELL
- Ron Toft — appointed June 1, 2014