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Water Lily Project

Wlp

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1145718
Status
Registered
Registered
Feb. 1, 2012
Legal form
Charitable company
Area of benefit
Local

Address

Address
Water Lily Cafe
131 Barrack Road
Christchurch
Dorset
BH23 2AW

Activities

The project is working with women in their time of crisis across the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole areas. It is currently offering one-to-one support, self-development training, and group community activities to women, helping them rebuild their lives. 85% of beneficiaries are escaping abusive relationships and many have additional mental health support needs. We also run a community cafe.

Objects: 1) For The Public Benefit, To Relieve Vulnerable Women And Their Children In Christchurch, Dorset And Surrounding Areas, Who Are In Need Due To Age, Financial Hardship, Abuse, Social Or Economic Circumstance Or Other Charitable Need, In Particular But Not Exclusively By The Provision Of Support, Advice, Education And Accommodation.2) Such Charitable Purposes For The Public Benefit As Are Exclusively Charitable According To The Laws Of England And Wales As The Trustees May From Time To Time Determine.the Charity's Activities Will Be Undertaken In Accordance With A Christian Ethos To Encourage Its Beneficiaries To Live By Positive Christian Values And Principles.

Classification

How
Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
What
Education/training, Accommodation/housing, Religious Activities, Economic/community Development/employment
Who
Children/young People, Other Defined Groups

Areas of operation

Local Authority
Dorset

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
Sept. 30, 2025 £146,166 £157,456
Sept. 30, 2024 £165,546 £140,291
Sept. 30, 2023 £143,155 £121,548
Sept. 30, 2022 £138,385 £112,701
Sept. 30, 2021 £86,621 £108,834

Trustees

Name Appointed
Susan Daly (Chair) Jan. 2, 2025
Aminah Boot Jan. 2, 2025
Colin Bennett Oct. 14, 2011
Janette Rosalind Crawford Dec. 23, 2025
Susan Davis Jan. 2, 2025
Susan Elizabeth Hill Jan. 7, 2020