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The Old Needle Works Foundation

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1181832
Status
Registered
Registered
Jan. 31, 2019
Legal form
CIO

Address

Address
THE OLD NEEDLE WORKS
CEDAR HOUSE
BRITTEN STREET
REDDITCH
B97 6HD

Activities

The Old Needle Works is a Community Learning and Support Hub providing skills courses and groups to help local people with their wellbeing and mental health. We make lasting positive changes to improve life quality and chances. Courses including Maths, English, IT and creative, physical and crafting courses. Our premises is shared and acts as an incubator for other charities and social enterprise.

Objects: 1. To Further Or Benefit The Residents Of Redditch And The Neighbourhood, Without Distinction Of Sex, Sexual Orientation, Race Or Of Political, Religious Or Other Opinions By Associating Together The Said Residents And The Local Authorities, Voluntary And Other Organisations In A Common Effort To Advance Education And To Provide Facilities In The Interests Of Social Welfare For Recreation And Leisure Time Occupation With The Objective Of Improving The Conditions Of Life For The Residents.in Furtherance Of These Objects But Not Otherwise, The Trustees Shall Have Power:to Establish Or Secure The Establishment Of A Community Centre And To Maintain Or Manage Or Co-Operate With Any Statutory Authority In The Maintenance And Management Of Such A Centre For Activities Promoted By The Charity In Furtherance Of The Above Objects.2. To Advance Education For The Public Benefit In Redditch And The Surrounding Area By Providing Courses Of Study And Vocational Training3. The Promotion And Protection Of Good Mental Health For The Public Benefit4. To Advance In Life And Relieve Needs Of 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

Classification

How
Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
What
General Charitable Purposes, Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, Economic/community Development/employment, Human Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity
Who
Children/young People, People With Disabilities, The General Public/mankind

Areas of operation

Local Authority
Birmingham City, Warwickshire, Worcestershire

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
March 31, 2025 £361,143 £333,136
March 31, 2024 £276,413 £295,440
March 31, 2023 £230,872 £204,447
March 31, 2022 £220,830 £235,136
March 31, 2021 £260,761 £187,872

Trustees

Name Appointed
Johnathon Williamson (Chair) Jan. 31, 2019
Graham Neil Scragg April 4, 2019
Maurice Westwood Nov. 24, 2025
Peter Salnicki April 3, 2020
Shaun Tudge Jan. 22, 2024