OpenCharities

Bristol Older People's Forum

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Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1162616
Status
Registered
Registered
July 10, 2015
Legal form
CIO

Address

Address
The Create Centre
B-Bond Warehouse
Smeaton Road
BRISTOL
BS1 6XN

Contact

Activities

Bristol Older People's Forum is a member-led organisation (circa 3000 members). Our aims are shaped around support, empowerment and challenging ageism. We enable older people to have a direct say in policy and decision-making around identified priorities including: isolation and loneliness and mental and physical well-being. ACTIVITIES include: Open Forums, Newsletters, Workshops and Research.

Objects: 1 To Promote Social Inclusion For The Public Benefit By Working With Those In The City Of Bristol Who Are Socially And Economically Excluded On The Grounds Of Their Age, Relieving The Needs Of Such People And Supporting Their Participation In Society.2 The Relief Of Poverty And Sickness And The Preservation And Protection Of Good Physical Or Mental Health Amongst Persons Who Are In Need As A Result Of Their Age In The City Of Bristol.in Furtherance Of These Objects, The Trustees Shall:a Increase, Co-Ordinate And Provide Information About Opportunities For Older Members Of All Of Bristol's Communities; B Give Older People A Voice And Facilitate Their Engagement With Service Providers, So As To Influence The Quality And Relevance Of Local Services And Provisions And So Better Meet The Needs Of People Over 55; C Research Or Participate In Research Into The Causes And Effects Of Social Exclusion Of Older People In The City; Andd Promote Activities That Support The Health And Well-Being Of Older People In Bristol

Classification

How
Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body
What
The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, Human Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity, Other Charitable Purposes
Who
Elderly/old People

Areas of operation

Local Authority
Bath And North East Somerset, Bristol City, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
March 31, 2025 £93,678 £93,736
March 31, 2024 £97,814 £87,615
March 31, 2023 £94,917 £65,189
March 31, 2022 £40,811 £53,296
March 31, 2021 £58,456 £57,528

Trustees

Name Appointed
Beryl Eileen Means Oct. 19, 2023
Christina Mary Stokes March 28, 2019
David Ian Jepson July 31, 2025
David Robert Elson May 16, 2013
Gloria Morris June 30, 2015
Helena Milton-Thompson July 31, 2025
Joanne Goldsworthy Hesketh Oct. 20, 2022
Lyn Mitchell Porter July 25, 2019
Nigel Geoffrey Varley Oct. 24, 2024
Pat Foster Sept. 22, 2022
Patricia Ann Mensah July 25, 2019
Shelley Margaret Lanchbury July 31, 2025
Taramati Mistry Nov. 5, 2020