# CIRENCESTER OPPORTUNITY GROUP LIMITED

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1160184
- **Other names:** COG LTD
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** Jan. 27, 2015
- **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=1160184


## Contact

- **Address:** Cirencester Opportunity Group, Beeches Road, CIRENCESTER
- **Postcode:** GL7 1BW
- **Phone:** 01285659117
- **Email:** cog@opportunity-group.co.uk
- **Website:** www.opportunity-group.co.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY AND INCLUSIVE EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR SPECIAL NEEDS AND LOCAL COMMUNITY PRE-SCHOOL CHILDREN SO THAT THEY CAN FULFILL THEIR POTENTIAL IN AN INTEGRATED, STIMULATING AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT. IN FURTHERANCE OF THIS OBJECT THE GROUP WILL:A) PROVIDE A PLAY-BASED CURRICULUM FOR SPECIAL NEEDS AND COMMUNITY CHILDREN AT A DEDICATED CENTRE;B) FOSTER MUTUAL HELP AND CO-OPERATION BETWEEN THE FAMILIES AND CARERS OF SPECIAL NEEDS AND COMMUNITY CHILDREN;C) PROVIDE EARLY INTERVENTION AND OUTREACH SUPPORT SERVICES FOR FAMILIES WHERE THIS IS IN THE CHILDREN'S INTEREST.

**Activities:** We welcome every child and their family from birth to 4 years. We provide Early Intervention support, as well as our Early Years education Pre-school programme.  We also offer a variety of group sessions for children to attend with their parents, as well as offering parenting support.   With specialisms in supporting children with additional needs and those who may be vulnerable.




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Human Resources, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services
- **What:** Education/training, Disability
- **Who:** Children/young People, People With Disabilities



## Areas of operation

- Gloucestershire



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 31, 2024 | £263537 | £269599 | — | — |
| Aug. 31, 2023 | £231076 | £251520 | — | — |
| Aug. 31, 2022 | £209339 | £242351 | — | — |
| Aug. 31, 2021 | £237331 | £220944 | — | — |
| Aug. 31, 2020 | £229881 | £196696 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **Kevin Traish** (Chair) — appointed June 30, 2022
- Adam Baggs — appointed April 29, 2025
- Andrew Ian Cheesman — appointed Jan. 12, 2026
- Elizabeth Avril York — appointed April 29, 2025
- Hugh William Yarrow — appointed Sept. 5, 2024
- Jane Burr — appointed April 13, 2019
- Matthew James Hooper — appointed May 10, 2022
- Michelle Violet Bignell — appointed Sept. 30, 2025