# WATER LILY PROJECT

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1145718
- **Other names:** WLP
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** Feb. 1, 2012
- **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=1145718


## Contact

- **Address:** Water Lily Cafe, 131 Barrack Road, Christchurch, Dorset
- **Postcode:** BH23 2AW
- **Phone:** 01202246763
- **Email:** manager@waterlilyproject.org.uk
- **Website:** www.waterlilyproject.org.uk



## Activities

**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.

**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.

**Area of benefit:** LOCAL




## 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

- Dorset



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 30, 2025 | £146166 | £157456 | — | — |
| Sept. 30, 2024 | £165546 | £140291 | — | — |
| Sept. 30, 2023 | £143155 | £121548 | — | — |
| Sept. 30, 2022 | £138385 | £112701 | — | — |
| Sept. 30, 2021 | £86621 | £108834 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **Susan Daly** (Chair) — appointed Jan. 2, 2025
- Aminah Boot — appointed Jan. 2, 2025
- COLIN BENNETT — appointed Oct. 14, 2011
- Janette Rosalind Crawford — appointed Dec. 23, 2025
- Susan Davis — appointed Jan. 2, 2025
- Susan Elizabeth Hill — appointed Jan. 7, 2020