# THE SOMERSET CENTRE, BRIGHTON

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1170520
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** Dec. 2, 2016
- **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=1170520


## Contact

- **Address:** The Somerset Centre, Brighton, 62 St. James's Street, Kemptown, BRIGHTON
- **Phone:** 01273699000
- **Email:** info@somersetcentre.org.uk
- **Website:** www.somersetcentre.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** TO RELIEVE THE AGED, SICK OR DISABLED RESIDENTS OF BRIGHTON AND TO ASSIST IN PROVIDING IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE AND WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THEIR CONDITION OF LIFE, A DAY CENTRE WITH FACILITIES FOR MAINTAINING AND IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF SUCH PERSONS AND FACILITIES FOR THEIR RECREATION OR LEISURE TIME OCCUPATIONS.

**Activities:** 23-place Centre for isolated older people 50plus in Brighton. Safe environment & social support on Mon to Thurs: minibus (wheelchair room), lunch, personal care, hairdressing, educational/recreational activities, trips. Aims:   * Reduce anxiety & social isolation * Improve health/wellbeing* Support independence in own home* Knowledge of other services* Have active role in community




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- **What:** General Charitable Purposes, Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, Disability, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty
- **Who:** Elderly/old People, People With Disabilities, Other Defined Groups



## Areas of operation

- Brighton And Hove



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £187991 | £180541 | — | — |
| March 31, 2024 | £152283 | £137985 | — | — |
| March 31, 2023 | £141132 | £175855 | — | — |
| March 31, 2022 | £154252 | £145411 | — | — |
| March 31, 2021 | £137120 | £119940 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **JOHN BARRY** (Chair) — appointed July 8, 2009
- ALLEN DOUGLAS BICKS — appointed May 22, 2023
- Christopher Dean — appointed Oct. 6, 2025
- Pamela Margaret Lord — appointed Jan. 23, 2023
- Rev Helen Anita Rose — appointed Dec. 8, 2025