Empathy Action
- Country
- England & Wales
- Charity number
- 1162224
- Status
- Registered
- Registered
- June 16, 2015
- Legal form
- CIO
- Area of benefit
- Not Defined
Address
- Address
- Bukara House
28 Church Road
TUNBRIDGE WELLS
Kent
TN1 1JP
Contact
- Phone
- 01892576336
- [email protected]
- Website
empathyaction.org
Activities
Empathy Action focuses on deepening people's awareness of global deprivation and finding strategic ways of helping those in need.Simulations of life experiences allow participants to walk in the shoes of those in extreme poverty, and stimulate discussion about how to respond to humanitarian need.We also sell fairly traded handicrafts produced by disadvantaged groups from around the world.
Objects: To Promote The Prevention And Relief Of Poverty And To Advance Education By:-·providing Experiential Learning Opportunities, Facilities And Educational Resources Which Enable Participants To Develop Their Understanding Of Issues Relating To Poverty, Humanitarian Need And Disaster Response And Encourage Compassionate Action;·by Undertaking And Supporting Research Into Factors That Contribute To Poverty And The Most Appropriate Ways To Mitigate These;·by Providing Or Assisting In The Provision Of Education, Training, Healthcare Projects And All The Necessary Support Designed To Enable Individuals To Generate A Sustainable Income And Be Self-Sufficient.
Classification
- How
- Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research
- What
- Education/training, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty
- Who
- Children/young People, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, Other Defined Groups, The General Public/mankind
Areas of operation
- Region
- Throughout England
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure |
|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £38,650 | £30,463 |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £32,933 | £26,502 |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £17,733 | £23,311 |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £23,980 | £23,927 |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | £15,440 | £22,869 |
Trustees
| Name | Appointed |
|---|---|
| Paul Williams (Chair) | June 16, 2015 |
| Colin Crisp | March 5, 2019 |
| Isabel Hodgson | May 22, 2023 |
| Laura Cook | May 22, 2023 |
| Mike Fawcett | March 15, 2016 |
| Natasha Williams | March 15, 2016 |
| Nigel Gavin | Jan. 27, 2025 |
| Victoria Mason | Jan. 27, 2025 |