# VIABLES COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

## Details

- **Country:** England &amp; Wales
- **Charity number:** 1177363
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** Feb. 28, 2018
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&amp;p_p_lifecycle=0&amp;p_p_state=maximized&amp;p_p_mode=view&amp;_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1177363


## Contact

- **Address:** Viables Community Association, Viables Craft Centre, The Harrow Way, BASINGSTOKE
- **Postcode:** RG22 4BJ
- **Phone:** 01256 473634
- **Email:** office@viables.org.uk
- **Website:** www.viables.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** A)PROMOTE THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE VIABLES AREA AND THE NEIGHBOURHOOD TOGETHER DEFINED BY THE ATTACHED MAP (HEREINAFTER CALLED &#x27;THE AREA OF BENEFIT&#x27;) UPDATED 2021, WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, RACE OR OF POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS, BY ASSOCIATING TOGETHER THE SAID INHABITANTS 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 OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE SAID INHABITANTS;B)ESTABLISH, OR SECURE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF, A COMMUNITY CENTRE (HEREINAFTER CALLED &#x27;THE CENTRE&#x27;) AND TO MAINTAIN AND MANAGE THE SAME (WHETHER ALONE OR IN CO-OPERATION WITH ANY LOCAL AUTHORITY OR OTHER PERSON OR BODY) IN FURTHERANCE OF THESE OBJECTS;C)PROMOTE SUCH OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES AS MAY FROM TIME TO TIME BE DETERMINEDD)THE ASSOCIATION SHALL BE NON-PARTY IN POLITICS AND NON-SECTARIAN IN RELIGION.

**Activities:** We promote the benefit of people in the Viables area by organising activities and events to advance education and  provide facilities for recreation and leisure-time occupation.  With partners, these include quiz nights and dances, and groups for gardeners, those with dementia, under 5s, children with special needs, over 55s, keep fit, slimming clubs, sewing classes, war games and martial arts.




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services
- **What:** Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, Recreation
- **Who:** Children/young People, Elderly/old People, People With Disabilities, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, The General Public/mankind



## Geography

- Hampshire





## Trustees

| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| **Kevin Roche** | Chair | Feb. 10, 2015 |
| Andrew Chandler |  | June 17, 2025 |
| CLAIRE MARGARET TAYLOR |  | Feb. 10, 2015 |
| Gillian Brown |  | April 30, 2024 |
| Ian May-Miller |  | Jan. 18, 2019 |
| James North |  | June 17, 2025 |
| Jason Fraser |  | Feb. 11, 2016 |
| Jeanette Hobden |  | Jan. 17, 2017 |
| Marianne Rolfe |  | Sept. 17, 2025 |




