# THE NEED PROJECT CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1157691
- **Other names:** THE NEED PROJECT
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** July 2, 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=1157691


## Contact

- **Address:** 5 Hitchin Road, Stotfold, HITCHIN, Hertfordshire
- **Postcode:** SG5 4HP
- **Phone:** 07496833940
- **Email:** admin@theneedproject.org
- **Website:** www.theneedproject.org



## Activities

**Objects:** TO RELIVE PERSONS IN CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE AND THE SURROUNDING AREA THAT ARE IN POVERTY OR FINANCIAL HARDSHIP IN SUCH WAYS AS THE TRUSTEES FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT, IN PARTICULAR, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY:1. PROVIDING FOOD PACKAGES TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO ARE EXPERIENCING FOOD DEPRIVATION.2. PROVIDING OTHER ITEMS TO MEET IMMEDIATE AND ESSENTIAL NEEDS, AS RESOURCES ALLOW.3. DEVELOPING OTHER FORMS OF SUPPORT TO MEET IMMEDIATE NEED AND ALLEVIATE FINANCIAL HARDSHIP.

**Activities:** The Need Project exists to provide compassionate and practical Christian responses to all our neighbours who are experiencing the effects of poverty and hardship. Our responses include the provision of food parcels for as long as required and resources allow, and where possible access to a safe place where our neighbours can come and be supported in finding the help they need in their journey.




## Classification

- **How:** Other Charitable Activities
- **What:** The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty
- **Who:** The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Bedford
- Central Bedfordshire
- Hertfordshire



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £231206 | £209490 | — | — |
| March 31, 2024 | £368334 | £273265 | — | — |
| March 31, 2023 | £212113 | £197957 | — | — |
| March 31, 2022 | £167399 | £160577 | — | — |
| March 31, 2021 | £233818 | £102304 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **Ian David Adams** (Chair) — appointed March 17, 2022
- ANDREW PETER NOCK — appointed Nov. 6, 2025
- DAWN MICHELLE ADDAMS — appointed Aug. 18, 2022
- Eleanor Hamilton — appointed March 5, 2026
- GORDON HAMILTON — appointed Aug. 18, 2022
- PENELOPE MARYALYN HOLLANDER — appointed Nov. 6, 2025
- Stephen James Backhouse — appointed May 19, 2021