Blessing Family Association
Bfa, Blessing Family Association
- Country
- England & Wales
- Charity number
- 1118767
- Status
- Registered
- Registered
- April 11, 2007
- Legal form
- Other
- Area of benefit
- Not Defined. In Practice Croydon
Address
- Address
- 17 TORRIDGE ROAD
THORNTON HEATH
CR7 7EZ
Contact
- Phone
- 07944365073
- [email protected]
Activities
BFA deliver a six-month Befriend project for refugee families from French-speaking communities within Croydon who are isolated, lonely, and stressed to empower them to participate in weekly meetings. They can build knowledge on health issues. We run various sessions of dance, art, music, drama and life skills for young people with the help of volunteers to support young people.
Objects: The Charity's Objects ("the Objects") Being Particularly Furthered In The Area Of London Are:1. To Alleviate Poverty By Providing Advice On Seeking Employment, Training, Debt And Money Counselling And Related Financial Advice;2. To Promote Education On Matters That Affect The Congolese And French Speaking Families Of London;3. To Undertake Research On Issues Affecting The Congolese Community And To Disseminate The Results Of Such Research For The Public Benefit;4. To Advance Public Education In Matters Relating To The Congolese Community By Providing Seminars, Workshops, Conferences And Publications; And5. To Generally Relieve The Needs Of The Congolese French Speaking Families In The United Kingdom By:a. Sharing Skills, Knowledge And Experience With Congolese And French Speaking Families In The United Kingdom, The European Union And Africa;b. Providing A Research And Resource Forum For Congolese French Speaking Families, Local Groups And Government And Other Agencies;c. To Advocate On Behalf Of Congolese Families And Represent Their Views Within The Community, Government Departments, Non-Governmental Organisations And Regional And International Organisations.
Classification
- How
- Provides Human Resources, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- What
- General Charitable Purposes, Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, Disability, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty, Arts/culture/heritage/science
- Who
- Children/young People, Elderly/old People
Areas of operation
- Local Authority
- Croydon
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £20,393 | £19,764 |
| March 31, 2024 | £31,002 | £28,242 |
| March 31, 2023 | £24,294 | £18,327 |
| March 31, 2022 | £19,988 | £16,120 |
| March 31, 2021 | £10,254 | £9,947 |
Trustees
| Name | Appointed |
|---|---|
| Mamie Masunda | June 1, 2023 |
| Nehemie Nengou | Nov. 5, 2025 |
| Prosper Tekabadikadyo Kaba |