Refugee Aid From Taunton
Raft
- Country
- England & Wales
- Charity number
- 1180367
- Status
- Registered
- Registered
- Oct. 18, 2018
- Legal form
- CIO
Address
- Address
- Unit 4
Enterprise Park
Priorswood Road
Taunton
Somerset
TA2 8DU
Contact
- Phone
- 07545895768
Activities
We carry out our objects by receiving donations from members of the public and distributing these to refugees, both in the local community and across the world. Any items unsuitable for distribution are sold at a reduced rate to the local community.We aim to be zero waste wherever possible, using all donated items in some form, donating to other charities where no other options are available.
Objects: The Objects Of The CIO Are:1) For The Public Benefit To Relieve And Assist The Victims Of War, Conflict Or Natural Disaster Throughout The World, In Particular But Not Exclusively, By The Provision Of Clothing, Sanitary Wear, Volunteers, Funds, Food, Medical Aid, Accommodation, Access To Water And Sanitation And Other Humanitarian Assistance.2) The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty Or Financial Hardship In Particular, But Not Exclusively, By Providing Persons In Need With Grants Or Money Or By Providing Or Paying For Services, Items Or Facilities.3) The Protection And Preservation Of The Environment, In Particular But Not Exclusively, By The Promotion Of Recycling And Sustainable Waste Management;4) To Further Such Other Purposes Which Are Charitable Under The Laws Of England And Wales As The Trustees From Time To Time Determine
Classification
- How
- Provides Services
- What
- Disability, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty
- Who
- Children/young People, Elderly/old People, People With Disabilities, People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin, The General Public/mankind
Areas of operation
- Country
- Bangladesh, Belgium, Burma, Cameroon, France, Ghana, Greece, India, Lebanon, Macedonia, Malawi, Romania, Serbia, Syria, Uganda, Ukraine
- Region
- Throughout England And Wales
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £42,971 | £53,005 |
| March 31, 2024 | £46,568 | £59,662 |
| March 31, 2023 | £50,441 | £39,228 |
| March 31, 2022 | £35,089 | £10,745 |
| March 31, 2021 | £17,826 | £10,625 |
Trustees
| Name | Appointed |
|---|---|
| Federica Smith-Roberts (Chair) | Oct. 18, 2018 |
| Fareda Fakhrai | Oct. 18, 2018 |
| Jessica Wintrip | Oct. 18, 2018 |
| Keith Dew | Oct. 18, 2018 |
| Lynette Clark | Oct. 18, 2018 |
| Mark Curtis | Oct. 18, 2018 |
| Michelle Clare Ferris | Oct. 18, 2018 |
| Natasha Anne Tidman | March 8, 2025 |
| Paul Roylance | Oct. 18, 2018 |