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Hidden Voices Kenya

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1174076
Status
Registered
Registered
Aug. 1, 2017
Legal form
CIO

Address

Address
61 THIRD AVENUE
LIVERSEDGE
WF15 8JS

Activities

Hidden Voices Kenya aims to use facilitation, training, information and outreach to improve public understanding and services for people with mental health problems and their families in Kenya. Through partnership work it will reduce stigma and enable full participation in society by developing skilled volunteer-led networks and practical advice, while speaking up for mental health.

Objects: To Promote And Protect Good Mental Health In Kenya In Particular But Not Exclusively By:(a) Educating The Public About Mental Health Illnesses By Raising Awareness, Reducing Stigma, Fear, Intolerance And Stereotyping By Working Directly With People In Various Settings And In Culturally Appropriate Ways(b) Providing Services And Opportunities For People With Mental Illness, And Their Carers And Families, By Working In Partnership With People In Various Settings And In Culturally Appropriate Ways.(c) Advocating For Better Support And Mental Health Services By Working At Community Level And With Other Service Providers To Increase The Awareness Of Issues Relating To Mental Illness, Amongst Politicians And Government Officials In An Objective And Persuasive Way To Help Shape Government Policies And Use Of Resources In The Future

Classification

How
Provides Advocacy/advice/information
What
Other Charitable Purposes

Areas of operation

Country
Kenya

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
Dec. 31, 2025 £5,414 £5,414
July 1, 2024 £1,600 £1,600
July 1, 2023 £1,500 £1,500
July 1, 2022 £960 £800
July 1, 2021 £460 £300
July 1, 2020 — —

Trustees

Name Appointed
Dr CHRISTINE MUTHONI KAHIGI PHD (Chair) Aug. 1, 2017
Alice Wangui Gikandi Feb. 3, 2018
Dr MARGARET WACHU GICHUHI Aug. 1, 2017
Jacinta Njeri Wachira Aug. 1, 2017
Patrick Mugo Aug. 1, 2017
Peninah Wangari-Jones Aug. 1, 2017
Rahma Hassan Dec. 12, 2021
Simon Kahigi Muigai Aug. 1, 2017
Teresia Wanjiku Kamau Feb. 3, 2018