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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