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Free 2 Be Special

Free To Be Special, Special Minds

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1170658
Status
Registered
Registered
Dec. 9, 2016
Legal form
CIO

Address

Address
9 Hampole Drive
Thurnscoe
ROTHERHAM
South Yorkshire
S63 0TZ

Contact

Phone
07798794946
Email
[email protected]

Activities

For the public benefit to relieve the needs of adults with learning disabilities in the UK. To advance the education of disabled and disadvantaged orphans, children and adults in rural Western Kenya. To assist in the treatment and care of persons suffering from mental or physical disability/illness of any description or in need of rehabilitation as a result of such.

Objects: 3.1 For The Public Benefit To Relieve The Needs Of Adults With Learning Disabilities By; Providing Financial Support; Providing Financial Support For Respite Care For Adults With Learning Difficulties And Or Carers Of Adults With Learning Difficulties; Enabling Access To Recreational, Educational, Vocational And Or Therapeutic Activities In The Community In The UK; Supporting The Development Of Activities In The Community For Adults With Learning Difficulties In Shropshire.3.2 To Advance The Education Of Disabled And Disadvantaged Orphans, Children And Adults In Schools In Rural Western Kenya.3.3 To Advance The Christian Faith.3.4 The Relief Of Financial Hardship.3.5 The Relief Of Unemployment For The Public Benefit In Such Ways As Thought Fit.3.6 To Relieve Sickness And Promote Health For Persons Who Are Suffering From Bereavement Or Loss And Providing Practical Assistance, Counselling And Support For Such Persons.3.7 To Assist In The Treatment And Care Of Persons Suffering From Mental Or Physical Disability/illness Of Any Description Or In Need Of Rehabilitation As A Result Of Such..nothing In This Constitution Shall Authorise An Application Of The Property Of The CIO For The Purposes Which Are Not Charitable In Accordance With [Section 7 Of The Charities And Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005] And [Section 2 Of The Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008]

Classification

How
Makes Grants To Individuals, Provides Other Finance, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
What
Education/training, Disability, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty
Who
Children/young People, Elderly/old People, People With Disabilities

Areas of operation

Region
Throughout England And Wales

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
Dec. 31, 2025 £46,442 £29,000
Dec. 31, 2024 £41,703 £28,757
Dec. 31, 2023 £29,703 £22,245
Dec. 31, 2022 £26,735 £33,505
Dec. 31, 2021 £20,142 £15,233

Trustees

Name Appointed
Kathryn Jergas (Chair) Feb. 15, 2021
Andrea Stafford Jan. 7, 2026
Anita Ball Nov. 26, 2023
David Landon Dec. 9, 2016
John Jergas Feb. 15, 2021