Cress
Chalke Valley Africa Fund, Cress
- Country
- England & Wales
- Charity number
- 1141343
- Status
- Registered
- Registered
- April 12, 2011
- Legal form
- Trust
Address
- Address
- KNIGHTON MANOR FARM
KNIGHTON ROAD
BROAD CHALKE
SALISBURY
SP5 5EB
Contact
- Phone
- 01722780789
- [email protected]
- Website
cressuk.org
Activities
Christian Relief Education Skills and Sustainability (CRESS) is based in Wiltshire, UK and has a partner organisation based in Arua, Uganda. It supports South Sudanese and Ugandan people, by providing educational bursaries for all ages; operating a primary healthcare clinic; education in agriculture skills using trained leaders, psychological trauma support and vocational training.
Objects: 3.1 THE PREVENTION AND RELIEF OF POVERTY, SUFFERING, DISTRESS AND ILL-HEALTH AND THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION, SELF-SUFFICIENCY, SUSTAINABILITY AND CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP IN AFRICA BY PROVIDING GRANTS, ITEMS AND SERVICES IN SUCH WAYS AND SUCH PLACES AS THE TRUSTEES SEE FIT, WHICH INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO:(a) improving educational opportunities and standards through sponsorship (b) improving primary health, trauma and maternal care through training and sponsorship, including the provision of a primary health care clinic;(c) providing training and support for but not limited to agriculture;(d) promoting community finance through the establishment of Savings Groups and the provision of loans, education and advice;(e) equipping, training and supporting local clergy and lay church members
Classification
- How
- Makes Grants To Individuals, Makes Grants To Organisations, Provides Services, Other Charitable Activities
- What
- Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty, Economic/community Development/employment
- Who
- Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, The General Public/mankind
Areas of operation
- Country
- South Sudan, Uganda
- Local Authority
- Wiltshire
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure |
|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2025 | £327,799 | £298,300 |
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £396,587 | £348,160 |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £318,277 | £293,762 |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £314,389 | £292,855 |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £223,155 | £239,909 |
Trustees
| Name | Appointed |
|---|---|
| Richard Jeremy David Metcalfe OBE (Chair) | June 1, 2021 |
| Anthony Belchambers | Sept. 28, 2023 |
| Caroline Lamb Ma Oxon | March 19, 2020 |
| Dr JONATHaN OLIVER CULLIS | April 12, 2011 |
| Jane Guy | March 31, 2017 |
| John Kenneth Elliott Broadley | Dec. 5, 2018 |
Nearby
- Village Hall - Broad Chalke 0.0 mi
- Chalke Valley Playschool 0.5 mi
- Friends Of Broad Chalke School 0.5 mi
- The Ruth Grace Foundation 0.5 mi
- Salisbury Baroque 0.8 mi