# Cysters

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1178651
- **Other names:** CYSTERS - WOMENS SUPPORT AND AWARENESS GROUP
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** June 5, 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=1178651


## Contact

- **Address:** Cysters, 54-57 Allison Street, Birmingham
- **Postcode:** B5 5TH
- **Phone:** 07802853422
- **Email:** smile@cysters.org
- **Website:** www.cysters.org



## Activities

**Objects:** THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARETO PRESERVE AND PROTECT THE PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH OF WOMEN IN THE UK WITH REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH ISSUES AND THE PUBLIC AT LARGE BY:-1. PROVIDING A CONFIDENTIAL SPACE FOR WOMEN TO ACCESS SUPPORT AND ADVICE, PROVIDING FORUMS, EVENTS AND GROUP SESSIONS THAT ENCOURAGES MEMBERS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY TO RECEIVE SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE;2. RAISING AWARENESS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY ABOUT REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH ISSUES,3. PROVIDING RELIEF OR ASSISTANCE TO SUCH WOMEN THEIR FAMILIES OR DEPENDENTS OF SUCH WOMEN WHO NEED ASSISTANCE AND IN THE INTEREST OF SOCIAL WELFARE PROVIDING RECREATIONAL FACILITIES FOR SUCH PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES AND DEPENDENTS; AND4. WORKING IN COLLABORATION WITH OTHER SIMILAR GROUPS FOR MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY TO ENGAGE WITH SERVICE PROVIDERS, TO ENABLE THOSE PROVIDERS TO ADAPT SERVICES TO BETTER MEET THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY.NOTHING IN THIS CONSTITUTION SHALL AUTHORISE AN APPLICATION OF THE PROPERTY OF THE CIO FOR THE PURPOSES WHICH ARE NOT CHARITABLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 7 OF THE CHARITIES AND TRUSTEE INVESTMENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 2005 AND SECTION 2 OF THE CHARITIES ACT (NORTHERN IRELAND) 2008.

**Activities:** Educating and raising awareness of reproductive and mental health particularly focusing on marginalised and ethnic minority groups. Collaborating with the NHS, Universities and other third sector organisations to deliver accurate information on these health issues. Supporting the NHS with reaching into these marginalised groups.




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- **What:** The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives
- **Who:** People With Disabilities, People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Birmingham City
- Wolverhampton



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £43891 | £2359 | — | — |
| Dec. 4, 2023 | £2500 | £0 | — | — |
| Dec. 4, 2022 | £0 | £0 | — | — |
| Dec. 4, 2021 | £0 | £0 | — | — |
| Dec. 4, 2020 | £0 | £0 | — | — |



## Trustees

- FAYE YEE VAN HEEREN — appointed June 5, 2018
- Farah Ahmed — appointed Dec. 18, 2025
- Raveena Jacobs — appointed Dec. 25, 2025
- Sarah Harris — appointed Feb. 1, 2025