# DOWNEND FOLK HOUSE ASSOCIATION

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1157237
- **Other names:** DFHA
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** May 29, 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=1157237


## Contact

- **Address:** Downend Folk House Association, Lincombe Barn, Overndale Road, BRISTOL
- **Postcode:** BS16 2RW
- **Phone:** 01179562367
- **Email:** dfha_zoe@outlook.com
- **Website:** www.downendfolkhouse.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** TO FURTHER OR BENEFIT THE RESIDENTS OF DOWNEND AND THE NEIGHBOURHOOD, WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, RACE OR OF POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS BY ASSOCIATING TOGETHER THE SAID RESIDENTS AND THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES, VOLUNTARY AND OTHER ORGANISATIONS IN A COMMON EFFORT TO ADVANCE EDUCATION AND TO PROVIDE FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION WITH THE OBJECTIVE OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE RESIDENTS.IN FURTHERANCE OF THESE OBJECTIVES BUT NOT OTHERWISE, THE TRUSTEES SHALL HAVE POWER:TO ESTABLISH OR SECURE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COMMUNITY CENTRE AND TO MAINTAIN OR MANAGE OR COOPERATE WITH ANY STATUTORY AUTHORITY IN THE MAINTENANCE AND MANAGEMENT OF SUCH A CENTRE FOR ACTIVITIES PROMOTED BY THE CHARITY IN FURTHERANCE OF THE ABOVE OBJECTIVES.

**Activities:** The establishment and operating of a community centre, and maintaining, managing or co-operating with any statutory authority in the maintenance and management of such a centre for activities promoted by the charity in furtherance of the charities objectives:




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services
- **What:** General Charitable Purposes
- **Who:** The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Bristol City
- South Gloucestershire



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 31, 2025 | £119446 | £127796 | — | — |
| Aug. 31, 2024 | £116000 | £124000 | — | — |
| Aug. 31, 2023 | £116000 | £157000 | — | — |
| Aug. 31, 2022 | £91000 | £99000 | — | — |
| Aug. 31, 2021 | £55000 | £66000 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **EILEEN BENDREY** (Chair) — appointed Nov. 2, 2018
- Andrew Clements — appointed March 6, 2018
- BRUCE GIBBS — appointed Feb. 5, 2019
- Carole Flint — appointed Nov. 3, 2025
- JANET BIGGIN — appointed Feb. 6, 2023
- MEL BROWN — appointed Nov. 2, 2018
- MERLE HOSKING — appointed Nov. 2, 2018