# THE RUSSELL CROWTHER JONES FOUNDATION

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1140646
- **Other names:** VIP COMPANION SERVICES LIMITED, VIP COMPANIONSHIP FOR OLDER PEOPLE
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** March 2, 2011
- **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=1140646


## Contact

- **Address:** 150 High Street, Longstowe, CAMBRIDGE
- **Postcode:** CB23 2UN
- **Phone:** 01954719555
- **Email:** info@vipcompanionship.org.uk
- **Website:** www.vipcompanionship.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** A) FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC TO RELIEVE THE EFFECTS OF OLD AGE SUCH AS IMMOBILITY AND POOR HEALTH AND THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL ISOLATION AND THE LACK OF EMOTIONAL AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT AMONGST ELDERLY PEOPLE LIVING THROUGHOUT THE UK IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY:-(I) PROVIDING A COMPANION SERVICE(II) PROVIDING PRACTICAL ADVICE ON HEALTH AND WELFARE ISSUES(III) PROVIDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BY WAY OF SMALL GRANTS(IV) PROVIDING AN ONGOING SUPPORT NETWORK

**Activities:** companion services for people aged 70+ for individuals and couples, open to all regardless of their gender, ethenicity,language, religion and culture.Purpose of service to ease loneliness or feelings of isolation. Activities are chosen by the client(beneficiary).The client is accompanied by a volunteer companion. We try to match clients and volunteers by use of an application form .

**Area of benefit:** NOT DEFINED




## Classification

- **How:** Makes Grants To Individuals, Provides Human Resources, Provides Services, Other Charitable Activities
- **What:** General Charitable Purposes, Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty
- **Who:** Elderly/old People



## Areas of operation

- Throughout England And Wales



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb. 28, 2025 | £6036 | £4069 | — | — |
| Feb. 29, 2024 | £4328 | £5081 | — | — |
| Feb. 28, 2023 | £8227 | £3820 | — | — |
| Feb. 28, 2022 | £5357 | £5632 | — | — |
| Feb. 28, 2021 | £1744 | £3148 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **Madeleine JONES** (Chair)
- Dr SHEENA CLARE CHADWICK MCRAE BSC/MRCGP
- John CROWTHER