# COOPER ASSOCIATES FOUNDATION

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1181206
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** Dec. 17, 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=1181206


## Contact

- **Address:** COOPER ASSOCIATES, 40 ST JAMES STREET, TAUNTON
- **Postcode:** TA1 1JR
- **Phone:** 01823273880



## Activities

**Objects:** 1. TO ADVANCE IN LIFE AND HELP YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGH:(A) THE PROVISION OF RECREATIONAL AND LEISURE TIME ACTIVITIES PROVIDED IN THE INTEREST OF SOCIAL WELFARE, DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE;(B) PROVIDING SUPPORT AND ACTIVITIES WHICH DEVELOP THEIR SKILLS, CAPACITIES AND CAPABILITIES TO ENABLE THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN SOCIETY AS MATURE AND RESPONSIBLE INDIVIDUALS.2. TO FURTHER SUCH OTHER PURPOSES WHICH MAY BE CHARITABLE ACCORDING TO THE LAW OF ENGLAND AND WALES AS THE TRUSTEES SEE FIT FROM TIME TO TIME

**Activities:** The Cooper Associates Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the Cooper Associates Group, acting to support charities through clients and partners associated with the Cooper Associates community. Our giving is guided by themes, with the main focus on children and young people who have special needs through illness or disability, or who are disadvantaged in other ways.




## Classification

- **How:** Makes Grants To Individuals, Makes Grants To Organisations, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- **What:** General Charitable Purposes, Disability
- **Who:** Children/young People, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies



## Areas of operation

- Devon
- Dorset
- Gloucestershire
- Somerset



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 30, 2025 | £26886 | £20338 | — | — |
| April 30, 2024 | £27490 | £22883 | — | — |
| April 30, 2023 | £38972 | £42140 | — | — |
| April 30, 2022 | £15746 | £29641 | — | — |
| April 30, 2021 | £16839 | £5954 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **SAMANTHA DAWN JACKSON** (Chair) — appointed April 19, 2018
- Helen June Grendon — appointed June 7, 2024
- James Alan Regan — appointed Jan. 1, 2025
- KEVIN JOHN PARSONS — appointed April 19, 2018
- THOMAS ABELL — appointed April 19, 2018