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Bromley Children And Families Voluntary Sector Forum

Bcfvsf

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1153545
Status
Registered
Reporting
Filed late The latest return was filed 2 days late, on Feb. 2, 2026. Filing history
Registered
Aug. 27, 2013
Legal form
CIO

Address

Address
Old Town Hall
30 Tweedy Road
Bromley
BR1 3FE

Activities

THE FORUM IS A NETWORK OF VOLUNTARY, THIRD SECTOR AND COMMUNITY GROUPS IN THE LONDON BOROUGH OF BROMLEY WORKING TO SUPPORT CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE AND FAMILIES. WE ARE A PRIMARY POINT OF ACCESS FOR INFORMATION, TRAINING AND SUPPORT FOR OUR MEMBERS, AIMING TO KEEP THEM UP TO DATE WITH CHANGES IN LEGISLATION, GOOD PRACTICE AND FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES. WE ALSO FACILITATE PARTNERSHIP DELIVERY PROJECTS.

Objects: To Promote The Voluntary Sector Which Is Established To Promote The Interestsof Children, Young People And / Or Families For The Benefit Of The Public In Thelondon Borough Of Bromley By:(1) Liaising Between Charities, Voluntary Organisations, Government Agencies Andother Groups On Relevant Issues;(2) Providing Training, Conferences And Seminars On Subjects Relevant To Theefficiency Of The Voluntary Sector;(3) Identifying Needs In The Voluntary Sector And Establishing Projects Or Policiesto Address Them;(4) Assisting In The Administration Of Funding Programmes To Charities Andvoluntary Organisations, Monitoring For Grants, Recommending Grants, Assistingin Applications For Grants;(5) Providing Information To The Press And The Public On The Operation Of, Orproblems Encountered By, The Voluntary Sector;(6) Providing Services Such As Legal, Accountancy And Management Adviceservices To The Voluntary Sector;(7) Providing Advice And Information On Fund-Raising Techniques Appropriate Forvoluntary Organisations And Charities;(8) Acting As A Representative Of The Voluntary Sector In Relation To Governmentpolicies And Legislation.‘the Voluntary Sector’ Means Charities And Voluntary Organisations.• Charities Are Organisations, Which Are Established For Exclusively Charitablepurposes In Accordance With The Law Of England And Wales.• Voluntary Organisations Are Independent Organisations, Which Are Establishedfor Purposes That Add Value To The Community As A Whole, Or A Significant Sectionof The Community, And Which Are Not Permitted By Their Constitution To Make Aprofit For Private Distribution. Voluntary Organisations Do Not Include Localgovernment Or Other Statutory Authorities.

Classification

How
Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body, Other Charitable Activities
What
General Charitable Purposes, Education/training, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty, Economic/community Development/employment, Other Charitable Purposes
Who
Children/young People, People With Disabilities, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, Other Defined Groups

Geography

Area of benefit
London Borough Of Bromley
Local Authority
Bromley

Finances

Period end Filed Income Expenditure Assets Employees
March 31, 2025 Feb. 2, 20262 days late £589,458 £564,884 £99,714 2
March 31, 2024 Jan. 31, 2025On time £536,957 £548,883 £75,140 1
March 31, 2023 Jan. 16, 2024On time £457,305 £443,920 - -
March 31, 2022 Jan. 30, 2023On time £199,573 £155,219 - -
March 31, 2021 Jan. 31, 2022On time £40,616 £19,476 - -

Trustees

Name Appointed
Helen Sophia Dyer (Chair) July 16, 2013
Barry David McDonald Oct. 28, 2020
Jennifer Mapakou March 27, 2020
June Rosewell Nov. 4, 2022
Naomi Pardoe Sept. 29, 2025
Paul Stuart Cosgrave June 12, 2014
Philippa Wendy Rastall-Phillips July 29, 2020