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Global Action On Relocation And Return With Kids

Global Arrk

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1170455
Status
Registered
Registered
Nov. 29, 2016
Legal form
CIO

Address

Address
GlobalARRK
Unit 1.04
Newark Works
2 Foundry Way
South Quays
Bath

Contact

Activities

GlobalARRK supports stuck families in crisis who cannot return to the country they consider home with their children following an international child custody dispute. Many are survivors of domestic abuse. We provide specialist support, information, connections and safety planning while promoting research, education and policy to improve protection and access to justice.

Objects: To relieve the needs of children and families at risk of, or undergoing, international custody and residence conflict including international parental child abduction, by:• Educating families and the public, raising awareness of the risks of relocating abroad and the possible legal implications for families• Supporting children and parents in need who are ‘stuck’* in a foreign country• Advocating for the rights and best interests of children and parents who are ‘stuck’* abroad• Providing families with information and signposting to mediation, counselling and other support services• Encouraging and undertaking research and study into such issues and publicising the useful results*The term ‘Stuck’ means: unable to lawfully return to live in the country they consider ‘home’ with their children after an international residence / custody dispute with the other parent

Classification

How
Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research
What
Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty, Human Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity
Who
Children/young People, Other Defined Groups, The General Public/mankind

Geography

Region
Throughout England And Wales

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
March 31, 2025 £50,710 £42,236
March 31, 2024 £21,176 £26,627
April 5, 2023 £31,580 £23,612
April 5, 2022 £23,467 £11,944
April 5, 2021 £12,355 £10,520

Trustees

Name Appointed
Dr Isabel Ruth Lamont April 8, 2021
Eleanor Bethlehem May 18, 2026
Kylie Rowsthorne May 7, 2024
Lisa Jane Burden Brain Jan. 30, 2023
Niki Savvides May 18, 2026
Rebecca De Stephano Oct. 1, 2025