# FRIENDS FOR FAMILIES (SEVENOAKS)

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1178499
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** May 23, 2018
- **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=1178499


## Contact

- **Address:** Stanley House, 49 Dartford Road, Sevenoaks
- **Postcode:** TN13 3TE
- **Phone:** 07435 986232
- **Email:** contact@friendsforfamilies.org
- **Website:** www.friendsforfamilies.org



## Activities

**Objects:** TO RELIEVE THE POVERTY OF FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN WHO ARE LIVING WITHIN THE SEVENOAKS DISTRICT AND DARTFORD OR ARE OTHERWISE CLIENTS OF WEST KENT CHILDREN’S SERVICES AT KENT COUNTY COUNCIL, SPECIFICALLY FAMILIES WHO DO NOT HAVE THE RESOURCES TO PROVIDE THEMSELVES WITH THE NORMAL THINGS OF LIFE WHICH MOST PEOPLE TAKE FOR GRANTED, BY • PROVIDING ITEMS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO FURNITURE, BEDDING, CLOTHING, FOOD, FUEL, HEATING APPLIANCES, WASHING MACHINES AND FRIDGES OR BY PROVIDING GRANTS TO PURCHASE THESE ITEMS.• PAYMENT FOR SERVICES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ESSENTIAL REPAIRS, HAIRDRESSING OR OUTINGS AND ENTERTAINMENT FOR CHILDREN.• PROVIDING FACILITIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE SUPPLY OF EQUIPMENT, BOOKS, AND TRAVELLING EXPENSES TO ATTEND SCHOOL, AND EQUIPMENT AND FUNDS FOR RECREATIONAL PURSUITS INTENDED TO BRING THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF THE BENEFICIARIES TO A REASONABLE STANDARD• FINANCING ANY OTHER ITEMS, SERVICES OR FACILITIES THAT THE TRUSTEES AGREE SHOULD BE PROVIDED TO BRING THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF THE BENEFICIARIES TO A REASONABLE STANDARD.

**Activities:** We aim to help relieve the poverty of families with children within the local district.  We work with Children?s Services to help families they identify as not having the resources to provide themselves with the normal things of life that most people may take for granted.We provide items, services and facilities in order to bring the quality of life of the beneficiaries to a reasonable standard.

**Area of benefit:** SEVENOAKS DISTRICT AND DARTFORD OR ARE OTHERWISE CLIENTS OF WEST KENT CHILDREN’S SERVICES AT KENT COUNTY COUNCIL.




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Services, Other Charitable Activities
- **What:** The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty
- **Who:** Children/young People



## Areas of operation

- Kent



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £108909 | £103246 | — | — |
| March 31, 2024 | £139703 | £111004 | — | — |
| March 31, 2023 | £193929 | £124778 | — | — |
| April 5, 2022 | £116278 | £114645 | — | — |
| April 5, 2021 | £105375 | £84274 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **Jacqueline Leigh Crisp** (Chair) — appointed Oct. 16, 2024
- Anne Louise Ralph — appointed May 22, 2024
- Claire Nicola Davison — appointed Jan. 11, 2021
- Heather Alexandra Brightwell — appointed Jan. 25, 2024
- Helen Mary Buttivant — appointed Jan. 26, 2024
- Katya Pascale Wickham — appointed Jan. 25, 2024
- Kay Fox Joyce — appointed Jan. 22, 2025