# BLACKPOOL DUKE OF EDINBURGH'S AWARD OPEN ACCESS GROUP

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1174577
- **Other names:** BLACKPOOL OPEN ACCESS GROUP, OAG
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** Sept. 8, 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=1174577


## Contact

- **Address:** c/o The Oracle, 49 St Anne's Road, Blackpool
- **Postcode:** FY4 2AP
- **Phone:** 07528726554
- **Website:** http://www.blackpoolopendofe.org.uk/



## Activities

**Objects:** TO ADVANCE IN LIFE AND HELP THE YOUNG PEOPLE OF BLACKPOOL AND SURROUNDING AREAS THROUGH THE PROVISION, PRIMARILY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY PARTICIPATION IN THE DUKE OF EDINBURGHÆS AWARD, OF SUPPORT AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES WHICH IMPROVE THEIR WELLBEING AND WHICH DEVELOP THEIR SKILLS, CAPACITIES AND CAPABILITIES TO ENABLE THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN SOCIETY AS MATURE AND RESPONSIBLE ADULTS.

**Activities:** Providing access to the Duke of Edinburgh's Award at Bronze, Silver and Gold level for young people in Blackpool who cannot, for whatever reason, complete their DofE at school. Our support includes weekly meetings, one-to-one advice on completing sections, and a range of outdoor activities including canoeing, climbing and expeditions.




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Services
- **What:** Amateur Sport, Economic/community Development/employment, Recreation
- **Who:** Children/young People



## Areas of operation

- Blackpool



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan. 9, 2025 | £7140 | £13575 | — | — |
| Jan. 9, 2024 | £9165 | £12086 | — | — |
| Jan. 9, 2023 | £9238 | £6646 | — | — |
| Jan. 9, 2022 | £4362 | £4344 | — | — |
| Jan. 9, 2021 | £7951 | £3847 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **Mike Haines** (Chair) — appointed May 9, 2025
- Anindya Banerjee — appointed Feb. 26, 2020
- PETER ROSCOE — appointed Sept. 25, 2017
- Paul Galley — appointed Oct. 11, 2017
- Rachel Day — appointed Dec. 6, 2017
- SIMON LAWTON — appointed May 4, 2017
- TRACEY ORR — appointed Sept. 25, 2017