# THE TRUST FOR CHILD SOLDIERS

## Details

- **Country:** England &amp; Wales
- **Charity number:** 1144484
- **Other names:** TCS
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Trust
- **Registered:** Nov. 1, 2011
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&amp;p_p_lifecycle=0&amp;p_p_state=maximized&amp;p_p_mode=view&amp;_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1144484


## Contact

- **Address:** Basement Flat, 6 Old Devonshire Road, LONDON
- **Postcode:** SW12 9RB
- **Phone:** 020 8673 8853
- **Email:** trustforchildsoldiers@gmail.com



## Activities

**Objects:** 1.TO RELIEVE THE SICK AND PROMOTE GOOD HEALTH IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY PROMOTING THE PSYCHOSOCIAL WELLBEING AND SOCIAL INCLUSION OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH EXPERIENCING PSYCHOLOGICAL DISTRESS AS A RESULT OF ARMED CONFLICT IN AFRICA.2.TO RELIEVE POVERTY AND DISTRESS AMONGST CHILDREN AND YOUTH AFFECTED BY ARMED CONFLICT IN AFRICA, GENERALLY AND INDIVIDUALLY, BY PROVISION OF GRANT, ITEMS, SERVICES OR FACILITIES TO THOSE IN NEED.3.TO UNDERTAKE RESEARCH AND PUBLISH THE USEFUL RESULTS  IN ISSUES AFFECTING THE PSYCHOLOGICAL WELFARE AND SECURITY OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH AFFECTED BY CONFLICT IN AFRICA AND THE REST OF THE WORLD, IN ORDER TO ADVANCE PUBLIC EDUCATION.

**Activities:** TCS supports young people in northern Uganda who have been affected by exposure to armed conflict, in order to relieve poverty and mental distress and promote well-being. In 2022/23 we worked with over 170 families, providing support through grants for school fees and small businesses; and advice and befriending. We have also provided help with medical costs to over 250 children and adults.




## Classification

- **How:** Makes Grants To Individuals, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research
- **What:** The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty, Overseas Aid/famine Relief
- **Who:** Children/young People, People With Disabilities, The General Public/mankind



## Geography

- Uganda





## Trustees

| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| Anna Phillips |  | March 1, 2021 |
| Charles Ogeno |  | April 1, 2021 |
| DIANA MARGARET TENISON BIRKETT BA |  | Nov. 1, 2011 |
| Dr JULIAN HOPWOOD |  | Nov. 1, 2011 |
| Dr Sophie Katherine Hardman Mylan |  | Nov. 22, 2023 |
| Eliana Kyra Lafone |  | Sept. 28, 2019 |
| Helen Christian Saunders |  | Dec. 10, 2022 |
| Kim Edward Hartley Silburn |  | Sept. 28, 2019 |




