# Embrace (Bedford and District)

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1156447
- **Other names:** BEDFORD & DISTRICT CEREBRAL PALSY SOCIETY
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** March 31, 2014
- **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=1156447


## Contact

- **Address:** Embrace, 43 Bromham Road, BEDFORD
- **Postcode:** MK40 2AA
- **Phone:** 01234351759
- **Email:** info@embrace.org.uk
- **Website:** http://www.embrace.org.uk/



## Activities

**Objects:** THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE TO RELIEVE PERSONS WITH ANY FORM OF CEREBRAL PALSY OR A RELATED DISABILITY BY ASSISTING IN THE CARE, WELFARE, TREATMENT AND EDUCATION OF SUCH PERSONS AND OF THEIR FAMILIES AND CARERS IN THE BEDFORD BOROUGH AND CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE REGIONS BUT WITH POWER FOR THE TRUSTEES TO ASSIST PEOPLE REQUIRING ASSISTANCE OR APPROPRIATE ORGANISATIONS IN THE IMMEDIATELY ADJOINING AREAS IF THEY CONSIDER THIS TO BE APPROPRIATE.NOTHING IN THIS CONSTITUTION SHALL AUTHORISE AN APPLICATION OF THE PROPERTY OF THE CIO FOR PURPOSES WHICH ARE NOT CHARITABLE.

**Activities:** Embrace (formerly BDCPS) is a small charity based in Bedfordshire established since 1954. Our mission is to provide unwavering support to families living with complex disabilities, sharing our knowledge and understanding to empower each individual we encounter along their unique journey.

**Area of benefit:** IN THE BEDFORD BOROUGH AND CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE




## Classification

- **How:** Makes Grants To Individuals, Provides Human Resources, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- **What:** Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, Disability, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty, Arts/culture/heritage/science, Human Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity, Recreation
- **Who:** Children/young People, People With Disabilities



## Areas of operation

- Bedford
- Central Bedfordshire



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £317704 | £376396 | — | — |
| March 31, 2024 | £253459 | £346533 | — | — |
| March 31, 2023 | £244980 | £292136 | — | — |
| March 31, 2022 | £214681 | £247730 | — | — |
| March 31, 2021 | £216673 | £232000 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **Paul Lockyer** (Chair) — appointed Nov. 14, 2022
- Catherine Weir — appointed Nov. 13, 2023
- EILEEN SWAISLAND — appointed Feb. 14, 2014
- LEE MOSTARI — appointed Feb. 14, 2014
- Natalie Murray — appointed Nov. 11, 2024
- Rajan Kanda — appointed March 1, 2021
- SUZANNAH LEE — appointed Feb. 14, 2014
- Stephen Mortimer — appointed June 10, 2024