OpenCharities

Independent-Me

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1168680
Status
Registered
Registered
Aug. 9, 2016
Legal form
CIO

Address

Address
Office 8
2 West Road
Lancaster
LA1 5PG

Activities

Advice, guidance and support to disabled citizens and carers in Welfare Benefit claims and appeal, advice and support in accessing social care, financial management

Objects: The Promotion Of Social Inclusion Among Disabled People In Lancaster And Morecambe And The Surrounding Area, Who Are Socially Excluded From Society, Or Parts Of Society, As A Result Of Being Disabled, In Particular But Not Exclusively By:- Establishing User Led Forums And Networks That Will Enable Participation By Disabled People In Local Communities;- Working With Local Service Providers To Raise Awareness Of Equality Issues And To Adapt Their Services To Meet The Needs Of Disabled People;- Providing Training To Disabled People Which Will Enable Them To Gain Confidence And Participate In The Community;- Providing Information And Advice.

Classification

How
Provides Human Resources, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research, Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body
What
General Charitable Purposes, Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, Disability, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty, Economic/community Development/employment, Human Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity, Recreation, Other Charitable Purposes
Who
Children/young People, Elderly/old People, People With Disabilities, The General Public/mankind

Geography

Local Authority
Cumbria, Lancashire

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
March 31, 2025 - -
March 31, 2024 - -
March 31, 2023 - -
March 31, 2022 £150 £150
March 31, 2021 £3,000 £3,000
March 31, 2020 £7,500 £7,500
March 31, 2019 £1,700 £1,690
March 31, 2018 £14,000 £14,000

Trustees

Name Appointed
Graeme Ellis (Chair) April 6, 2016