# My Yard

## Details

- **Country:** England &amp; Wales
- **Charity number:** 1158800
- **Other names:** ANGEL HANDS (FOUNDATION), My Yard
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** Oct. 6, 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=1158800


## Contact

- **Address:** 87 Windmill Lane, Bushey Heath, Herts
- **Postcode:** WD23 1NE
- **Phone:** 07939 917800
- **Email:** office@myyard.org.uk
- **Website:** www.myyard.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO are:  1.The relief of sickness and the preservation of health both physical and mental of vulnerable children, young people (14-25) adults and families and the elderly, by provision of medical aids and equipment, personal and social activities and events to improve physical and mental health, and to prevent further social isolation and ill health through promoting community based initiatives and networking.2. For the purpose of this clause, ‘socially excluded’ means being excluded from society, or parts of society, as a result of one or more of the following factors: Unemployment, financial hardship, youth or old age, ill health (physical or mental), substance abuse or dependancy including alcohol or drugs, discrimination on the grounds of sex, race, disability, ethnic origin, religion, belief, creed, sexual orientation or gender re-assignment, poor educational or skills attainment, relationship or family breakdown, poor housing ( ie housing that does not meet basic habitable standards), crime (either as a a victim of crime or an an offender rehabilitating into society)We provide tailor made support packages of food, health and occupational aids and social activities for all those above, particularly those who slip through the net/under the radar of voluntary and/or statutory service provision.

**Activities:** Providing practical and emotional support for vulnerable members of society via My Yard who  become isolated due to crisis. We collect and distribute food, provide a range of activities for youth, help survivors of Domestic Abuse, Families and Caregivers and Children who&#x27;ve had  life changing injury due to accident or illness, We focus on families in temporary housing.




## Classification

- **How:** Makes Grants To Individuals, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- **What:** General Charitable Purposes, Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty
- **Who:** Children/young People, Elderly/old People, People With Disabilities



## Geography

- Barnet
- Enfield
- Harrow
- Hertfordshire





## Trustees

| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| Louisa Jane Carmichael |  | April 30, 2018 |
| Paula Ann Merrony |  | Oct. 28, 2021 |
| SRI SUDEVI |  | Sept. 8, 2014 |




