# THE ARK CHILD OKEFORD

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1125688
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** Sept. 2, 2008
- **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=1125688


## Contact

- **Address:** ST. NICHOLAS C OF E PRIMARY SCHOOL, STATION ROAD, CHILD OKEFORD, BLANDFORD FORUM
- **Postcode:** DT11 8EL
- **Phone:** 01258861007
- **Email:** thearkchildokeford@hotmail.co.uk
- **Website:** www.thearkchildokeford.co.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** 1 TO ENHANCE THE DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION OF CHILDREN IN A PARENT-INVOLVING, COMMUNITY-BASED GROUP.2 TO OFFER GOOD QUALITY, AFFORDABLE CHILDCARE.3 TO PROVIDE A CARING, SAFE, SECURE AND STIMULATING ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN FROM 0-11 YEARS.4 TO WORK WITHIN A FRAMEWORK THAT ENSURES EQUALITY OF OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

**Activities:** Enhancing the development and education of children in a parent-involving, community based group offering good quality affordable childcare. Providing a caring, safe, secure and stimulating environment for children from 0 - 11 years. Working within a framework that ensures equality of opportunity for all children and families.The charity took over the assets of The Ark, charity no. 1037851

**Area of benefit:** UNDEFINED. IN PRACTICE, NORTH DORSET.




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Services
- **What:** Education/training
- **Who:** Children/young People



## Areas of operation

- Dorset



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2025 | £586131 | £529019 | £225007 | 21 |
| July 31, 2024 | £489282 | £483288 | — | — |
| July 31, 2023 | £437965 | £430863 | — | — |
| July 31, 2022 | £388228 | £402481 | — | — |
| July 31, 2021 | £414254 | £365871 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **Emma-Louise Nicholls** (Chair) — appointed May 30, 2023
- AMY REBECCA ROSE — appointed Sept. 28, 2022
- Alice Lucy Witcher — appointed Oct. 18, 2022
- Florence Rose Manning — appointed July 19, 2021
- Georgina Margaret McLean — appointed June 4, 2024
- Holly Louise Parsons-Fox — appointed April 16, 2025
- Jennifer Louise Young — appointed Oct. 18, 2022
- Kathy Marie Pym — appointed Jan. 25, 2018
- Kirsty Miranda Finlayson — appointed April 22, 2026
- Lewis Christopher Northcott — appointed Jan. 13, 2026
- NATASHA LOUISE PIKE — appointed Oct. 24, 2018
- REBECCA JENNIFER BAKER — appointed Sept. 9, 2025
- Sarah Louise McNab — appointed Sept. 5, 2018