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Tavistock Street Pastors

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1178770
Status
Registered
Registered
June 13, 2018
Legal form
CIO

Address

Address
18 Deer Park Crescent
TAVISTOCK
Devon
PL19 9HH

Activities

CHRISTIANS FROM LOCAL CHURCHES WHO PATROL THE STREETS OF TAVISTOCK AT WEEKENDS FROM 10PM TO 2AM. WE AIM BY OUR PRESENCE TO REDUCE THE FEAR OF CRIME, BRING A LISTENING EAR, PROVIDE PRACTICAL HELP AND SIGNPOST FOLK TO AGENCIES FOR ASSISTANCE. WE ALSO PROVIDE SUPPORT AND A CARING PRESENCE AT TAVISTOCK COLLEGE EACH WEDNESDAY. WE WORK IN PARTNERSHIP WITH DEVON AND CORNWALL POLICE, AND LOCAL COUNCILS.

Objects: The Objects Of The Charitable Incorporated Organisation Are For Public Benefit, In The Geographic Area Of Tavistock And Beyond As The Trustees May From Time To Time Determine In Accordance With Charity Law In England And Wales, As Follows: 1) To Advance The Christian Faith In Accordance With The Street Pastor License Agreement With The "Ascension Trust" Through:i) The Provision Of Public Pastoral Care Services To Help People On The Streets And Other Public Places, Giving Guidance, Support And Signposting Which Assist In Preserving Public Order, Avoid Anti-Social Behaviour, Relieve Sickness And Preserve Health And Byii) Enlightening Others About Christianity Through Raising Awareness And Understanding Of Ecclesiastical Relevance To Community And Public Life, Mobilizing The Church Ecumenically To Unity Of Worship And To Advance The Christian Faith By Carrying Out The Mission And Outreach Work Of The Gospel For The Benefit Of The Public.2) To Develop The Capacity And Skills Of Socially Disadvantaged Groups In Our Community In Such A Way That They Are Better Able To Identify, And Help Meet, Their Needs And To Participate More Fully In Society; In Particular But Not Exclusively Through Raising Awareness, Promoting, Sustaining And Increasing Individual And Collective Knowledge, Skills And Expertise, Through The Practical Development Of Individual Capabilities, Competences, Skills And Understanding Through Formal Training, Informal Talks And Capacity Building In Voluntary Services, According To Christian Principles And The Street Pastor Urban Trinity Principle Of Church, Police And Local Government Working Together For The Benefit Of The Community.

Classification

How
Provides Services
What
General Charitable Purposes, Religious Activities
Who
The General Public/mankind

Areas of operation

Local Authority
Devon

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
Dec. 31, 2024 £1,307 £2,079
Dec. 31, 2023 £1,726 £1,688
Dec. 31, 2022 £2,563 £3,006
Dec. 31, 2021 £1,975 £1,905
Dec. 31, 2020 £2,612 £1,456

Trustees

Name Appointed
Rev Matthew Fenton Godfrey (Chair) April 17, 2026
Eunice Weemys May 8, 2017
Jackie Palmer May 8, 2017
Kenneth Joynes May 31, 2023
Robert Palmer July 19, 2021
Roger David Archer Bird June 9, 2025