# THE STORY OF CHRISTMAS

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1145066
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** Dec. 14, 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=1145066


## Contact

- **Address:** FORA, Douglas House, 131-151 Great Titchfield Street, London
- **Postcode:** W1W 5BB
- **Phone:** 07920282397
- **Email:** info@socappeal.com
- **Website:** www.socappeal.com



## Activities

**Objects:** 4.1 The Charity's objects are specifically restricted to the following:(a) the relief of poverty amongst homeless individuals by the provision of grants to homeless charities and directly to initiatives working to provide support, accommodation and opportunities for work and education to such individuals; and(b) the advancement of health and the relief of those in need by the provision of grants to charities which seek to improve the quality of life of sick or disadvantaged children and  young people.

**Activities:** In accordance with its constitution, the company seeks to produce the annual event known as 'The Story of Christmas' and, through the production of this event, to raise funds in the form of donations and gifts of sponsorship.




## Classification

- **How:** Makes Grants To Individuals, Makes Grants To Organisations
- **What:** The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty, Accommodation/housing
- **Who:** Children/young People, Other Defined Groups



## Areas of operation

- Throughout London



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | £1064363 | £1081075 | £122613 | 0 |
| June 30, 2024 | £890842 | £844825 | £148054 | 2 |
| June 30, 2023 | £826297 | £855092 | £102037 | 1 |
| June 30, 2022 | £656224 | £732104 | £130832 | 1 |
| June 30, 2021 | £397012 | £358214 | — | — |



## Trustees

- ANDREW JAMES HYNARD — appointed Nov. 5, 2020
- Anthony David Chambers — appointed Jan. 31, 2018
- David John Rivers Sleath — appointed Dec. 1, 2020
- Emily Patricia Bohill — appointed Sept. 16, 2020
- Gabi Pippa Stein — appointed Aug. 1, 2024
- Gay Mary Sutton — appointed Sept. 19, 2019
- Madeleine Elizabeth Cosgrave — appointed Jan. 7, 2026
- Nicholas Mark Howe — appointed Jan. 31, 2018
- Robert John Walker — appointed July 27, 2024