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Association Of The Bulgarian Community In Medway (Abcim)

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1151138
Status
Registered
Reporting
Up to date Last filed Sept. 23, 2025. Filing history
Registered
March 7, 2013
Legal form
Other

Address

Address
3 The Terrace
Rochester
Kent
ME1 1XN

Activities

Provision of English as a Second Language classes for adults; running a Bulgarian school for children providing education in Bulgarian Language and History. Running dance classes for adults and children. Organising the celebration of national holidays. Presentations at local schools on Bulgarian culture. Supporting the local Bulgarian Orthodox Church.

Objects: To Promote The Benefit Of The Bulgarian Citizens In Kent And The Medway Area By:(a)the Advancement Of Education And Training;(b)the Provision Of Recreational Facilities In The Interests Of Social Welfare With The Object Of Improving Their Conditions Of Life;c)to Advance Education Of The Public On All Aspects Of The Bulgarian History And Culture.

Classification

How
Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
What
General Charitable Purposes, Education/training, Arts/culture/heritage/science
Who
Children/young People, People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin, The General Public/mankind

Geography

Local Authority
Kent, Medway

Finances

Period end Filed Income Expenditure
Dec. 31, 2024 Sept. 23, 2025On time £82,681 £76,831
Dec. 31, 2023 Oct. 1, 2024On time £78,899 £77,866
Dec. 31, 2022 Oct. 20, 2023On time £76,433 £77,386
Dec. 31, 2021 Sept. 26, 2022On time £66,878 £53,631
Dec. 31, 2020 Oct. 12, 2021On time £47,797 £50,518

Trustees

Name Appointed
Desislava Zlateva (Chair) Jan. 17, 2013
David Best Dec. 1, 2014
Ralitsa Pavleva Jan. 17, 2013