# THE FRIENDS OF THE OLD SCHOOL, OAKLEY

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1119074
- **Other names:** THE FRIENDS OF THE SCHOOL, OAKLEY
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Other
- **Registered:** May 3, 2007
- **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=1119074


## Contact

- **Address:** 2 PARSONAGE CLOSE, OAKLEY, BEDFORD
- **Postcode:** MK43 7TG
- **Phone:** 01234823473
- **Email:** billsellars@theoldschooloakley.org.uk
- **Website:** http://theoldschooloakley.org.uk/



## Activities

**Objects:** 1 TO PROMOTE THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE SAID AREA OF BENEFIT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CHARITY'S HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICY BY ASSOCIATING TOGETHER THE SAID INHABITANTS AND STATUTORY AUTHORITIES, VOLUNTARY AND OTHER ORGANISATIONS IN A COMMON EFFORT TO ADVANCE EDUCATION AND TO PROVIDE FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION AND LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE SAID INHABITANTS.2 ESTABLISH, OR SECURE THE ESTABLISHMENT, OF A COMMUNITY CENTRE AND TO MAINTAIN AND MANAGE THE SAME (WHETHER ALONE OR IN COOPERATION WITH ANY STATUTORY AUTHORITY OR OTHER PERSON OR BODY) IN THE FURTHERANCE OF THE ABOVE OBJECTS.3 PROMOTE SUCH OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES AS MAY FROM TIME TO TIME BE DETERMINED.

**Activities:** To manage and maintain a community building in the village of Oakley which is used as a community meeting space for a variety of local community clubs and groups, and available for private hire for parties/events.

**Area of benefit:** UNDEFINED. IN PRACTICE, BEDFORDSHIRE.




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space
- **What:** General Charitable Purposes, Environment/conservation/heritage, Economic/community Development/employment
- **Who:** Children/young People, Elderly/old People, People With Disabilities, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, Other Defined Groups, The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Bedford
- Central Bedfordshire



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 31, 2024 | £13866 | £17959 | — | — |
| Aug. 31, 2023 | £14302 | £15821 | — | — |
| Aug. 31, 2022 | £17226 | £15874 | — | — |
| Aug. 31, 2021 | £33443 | £41338 | — | — |
| Aug. 31, 2020 | £26990 | £15840 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **COUNCILLOR PATRICIA OLNEY** (Chair)
- JENNIFER MARY SUDWORTH
- Matthew Young — appointed July 18, 2013
- Peter Hutson — appointed June 1, 2017
- WILLIAM JOHN SELLARS