# ASSOCIATION OF THE BULGARIAN COMMUNITY IN MEDWAY (ABCIM)

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1151138
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Other
- **Registered:** March 7, 2013
- **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=1151138


## Contact

- **Address:** 3 The Terrace, ROCHESTER, Kent
- **Postcode:** ME1 1XN
- **Phone:** 01634407992
- **Email:** bgcommunitymedway@yahoo.co.uk
- **Website:** www.abcim.org.uk



## Activities

**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.

**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.




## 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



## Areas of operation

- Kent
- Medway



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £82681 | £76831 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £78899 | £77866 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £76433 | £77386 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £66878 | £53631 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | £47797 | £50518 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **DESISLAVA ZLATEVA** (Chair) — appointed Jan. 17, 2013
- DAVID BEST — appointed Dec. 1, 2014
- RALITSA PAVLEVA — appointed Jan. 17, 2013