# Compassion Acts

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1172948
- **Other names:** SOUTHPORT & FORMBY CHURCHES DEBT CENTRE, SOUTHPORT & FORMBY CHURCHES DEBT CENTRE LIMITED
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** May 10, 2017
- **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=1172948


## Contact

- **Address:** The Victoria Centre, 197A Sussex Road, Southport, Southport, County
- **Postcode:** PR8 6DG
- **Phone:** 01704264505
- **Email:** hello@compassionacts.uk
- **Website:** www.compassionacts.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** A) THE RELIEF OF POVERTY FOR PERSONS IN AND AROUND SOUTHPORT AND FORMBY WHO ARE IN CONDITIONS OF NEED, HARDSHIP OR DISTRESS BY REASON OF THEIR SOCIAL AND OR ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES BY PROVIDING AND PROMOTING THE PROVISION OF ADVICE AND OTHER SERVICES AS THE DIRECTORS OF THE CHARITY MAY FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT;B) THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC LIVING IN AND AROUND SOUTHPORT AND FORMBY IN ALL MATTERS RELATING TO THE MANAGEMENT OF THEIR PERSONAL FINANCES; C) THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH AND DOCTRINE IN THE UK.

**Activities:** Provide emergency food for adults and children within Trussell's guidelines. Debt advice through auspices of Community Money Advice. Food Pantries for those on low incomes Benefits advice and act as advocates at tribunals.Next Steps programme for on-going assistance and family space projectOperate in churches and community centres. Help anyone regardless of their religious beliefs or non




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- **What:** Disability, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty, Religious Activities
- **Who:** The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Lancashire
- Sefton



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £546713 | £618639 | £266524 | 16 |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £513287 | £636251 | £338450 | 14 |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £642556 | £573650 | £461414 | 11 |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £495966 | £407143 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | £355970 | £121688 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **Dr Dympna Edwards** (Chair) — appointed Dec. 17, 2021
- David Latham Oliver — appointed April 17, 2023
- Dr Pamela James — appointed Nov. 4, 2025
- Gary Spooner — appointed July 31, 2025
- Linden Robinson — appointed May 13, 2024
- Rev Graham Colin Turner — appointed April 17, 2023
- Rev Keith Thornborough — appointed Nov. 4, 2025
- Sarah Roberts — appointed Nov. 4, 2025
- William Harrison — appointed April 9, 2021