# MERSEYSIDE ASBESTOS VICTIMS SUPPORT GROUP

## Details

- **Country:** England &amp; Wales
- **Charity number:** 1178374
- **Other names:** MAVS, MAVSG
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** May 14, 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=1178374


## Contact

- **Address:** 108 Century Buildings, Brunswick Business Park, Tower Street, LIVERPOOL
- **Postcode:** L3 4BJ
- **Phone:** 0151 236 1895
- **Email:** info@mavsg.org
- **Website:** www.mavsg.org



## Activities

**Objects:** 1.TO PROMOTE AND PROTECT THE PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH OF SUFFERERS FROM ASBESTOS AND SILICA RELATED DISEASES IN MERSEYSIDE AND ITS ENVIRONS THROUGH THE PROVISION OF EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, EDUCATION AND PRACTICAL ADVICE. 2. TO RELIEVE THE FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OF SUCH PERSONS &amp; THEIR FAMILIES BY THE PROVISION OF FREE ADVICE AND ASSISTANCE, ESPECIALLY TO THOSE WHO WOULD OTHERWISE BE UNABLE TO OBTAIN ANY. 3. TO RELIEVE THE MENTAL AND PHYSICAL ILL-HEALTH OF PERSONS RESIDENT IN MERSEYSIDE AND ITS ENVIRONS SUFFERING BEREAVEMENT OR LOSS THROUGH ASBESTOS RELATED DISEASE BY THE PROVISION OF EMOTIONAL SUPPORT AND PRACTICAL ADVICE TO SUCH PERSONS. 4. TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC IN ALL AREAS RELEVANT TO ASBESTOS RELATED DISEASES. 5. TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC IN ALL AREAS RELEVANT TO THE HAZARDS POSED TO HEALTH BY ASBESTOS.

**Activities:** We offer completely free and confidential services to victims of asbestos related diseases and their families on Merseyside and further afield, which include: DWP and other state benefitsSupport Group meetingsMembers meetingsFundraising activities and eventsEducational days Home visits




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- **What:** General Charitable Purposes, Education/training, Disability, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty
- **Who:** People With Disabilities, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies



## Geography

- Throughout England And Wales





## Trustees

| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| CARMEL CALVERT |  | March 10, 2025 |
| Derek Maylor |  | Sept. 5, 2022 |
| Irene Leonard |  | Nov. 29, 2024 |
| KENNETH NEWTON |  | Jan. 20, 2019 |
| Louise Lee |  | Nov. 29, 2024 |
| William Paul Lafferty |  | Sept. 5, 2022 |




