# FLYING FISH ARTISTS

## Details

- **Country:** England &amp; Wales
- **Charity number:** 1157556
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** June 19, 2014
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&amp;p_p_lifecycle=0&amp;p_p_state=maximized&amp;p_p_mode=view&amp;_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1157556


## Contact

- **Address:** Room 3, Springhaven, Rock Avenue, BARNSTAPLE, Devon
- **Phone:** 01237 459165
- **Email:** flyingfishartists@googlemail.com
- **Website:** www.flyingfishartists.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** 1. THROUGH THE USE OF ART THERAPY IN THE DEVON AREA, TO ASSIST IN THE CARE OF PERSONS SUFFERING FROM MENTAL ILL HEALTH OF ANY DESCRIPTION OR IN NEED OF REHABILITATION AS A RESULT OF SUCH ILLNESS, BY THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR ART PURPOSES, ART EQUIPMENT, ART EDUCATION AND GENERAL SUPPORT TO ENHANCE MEMBERS CREATIVITY. 2. TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC IN ALL AREAS RELATING TO MENTAL ILL HEALTH, PARTICULARLY IN THE DEVON AREA.3. TO PROMOTE SOCIAL INCLUSION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT BY PREVENTING PEOPLE FROM BECOMING SOCIALLY EXCLUDED, RELIEVING THE NEEDS OF THOSE PEOPLE WHO ARE SOCIALLY EXCLUDED AND ASSISTING THEM TO INTEGRATE INTO SOCIETY THROUGH THE USE OF ART THERAPY. FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS CLAUSE &quot;SOCIALLY EXCLUDED&quot; MEANS BEING EXCLUDED FROM SOCIETY, OR PARTS OF SOCIETY, AS A RESULT OF MENTAL ILL HEALTH.4. TO DEVELOP THE CAPACITY AND SKILLS OF THE MEMBERS OF SOCIALLY DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES IN DEVON SUCH A WAY THAT THEY ARE BETTER ABLE TO IDENTIFY, AND HELP MEET, THEIR NEEDS AND TO PARTICIPATE MORE FULLY IN SOCIETY.

**Activities:** Through using art as a means of supporting recovery we aim to promote the mental health of people in the Devon area, &amp; specifically support those experiencing or recovering from mental ill health.  We inspire our members to produce artwork which integrates them with the local community through exhibitions,open days,participation in festivals &amp; accepting commissions.




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Other Charitable Activities
- **What:** The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, Disability, Other Charitable Purposes
- **Who:** People With Disabilities, Other Defined Groups



## Geography

- Devon





## Trustees

| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| **Jason Dominic Smith** | Chair | July 2, 2018 |
| Caroline Jane Clarke |  | Feb. 27, 2020 |
| JOYCE REED |  | Aug. 16, 2019 |
| Julia Dredge |  | June 7, 2021 |
| MR M DAVIES |  | June 18, 2014 |




