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The Chapel In The Garden, Bridport

The Old Meeting House, The Unitarian And Free Christian Chapel In The Garden, The Unitarian Chapel, The Unitarian Chapel, Bridport

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1173010
Status
Registered
Registered
May 12, 2017
Legal form
CIO

Address

Address
CHAPEL IN THE GARDEN
49 EAST ST
BRIDPORT
DT6 3JX

Activities

The Chapel in the Garden, Bridport, is a Unitarian community established prior to 1662 that accepts members of all faiths or none. We promote a wide range of activities for everyone of all ages including formal and informal worship, counselling, adult education, theatre, music and dance - and charitable outreach ranging from a winter coat rail and a community fridge, to wider support of refugees.

Objects: (1) The Promotion Of Religion In Accordance With The Principles (without Having To Be Members) Of The General Assembly Of Unitarian And Free Christians. (2)to Further Or Benefit The Residents Of Bridport And The Surrounding Area, Without Distinction Of Sex, Sexual Orientation, Race Or Of Political, Religious Or Other Opinions By Associating Together The Said Residents And The Local Authorities, Voluntary And Other Organisations In A Common Effort To Advance Education And To Provide Facilities In The Interests Of Social Welfare For Recreation And Leisure Time Occupation With The Objective Of Improving The Conditions Of Life For The Residents. In Furtherance Of These Objects But Not Otherwise, The Trustees Shall Have Power:to Establish Or Secure The Establishment Of A Community Centre And To Maintain Or Manage Or Co-Operate With Any Statutory Authority In The Maintenance And Management Of Such A Centre For Activities Promoted By The Charity In Furtherance Of The Above Objects.

Classification

How
Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
What
Religious Activities
Who
Children/young People, Elderly/old People, People With Disabilities, The General Public/mankind

Areas of operation

Local Authority
Devon, Dorset, Somerset

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
Dec. 31, 2024 £59,021 £105,667
Dec. 31, 2023 £111,756 £60,299
Dec. 31, 2022 £79,056 £38,871
Dec. 31, 2021 £51,329 £43,442
Dec. 31, 2020 £39,318 £75,490

Trustees

Name Appointed
Alice Angelica Kennard Feb. 25, 2024
Andrew Leppard Sept. 23, 2024
David Roger Albert Gregory Oct. 21, 2021
Edward Colfox Feb. 25, 2024
John Fisher Feb. 25, 2024
Sir Philip Colfox April 27, 2020