# ARTS AGAINST ADVERSITY

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1183533
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** May 22, 2019
- **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=1183533


## Contact

- **Address:** 112 HAVILAND ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH
- **Postcode:** BH7 6HW
- **Phone:** 07961531991
- **Email:** info@artsagainstadversity.com
- **Website:** www.artsagainstadversity.com



## Activities

**Objects:** THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE:1. TO ADVANCE IN LIFE AND HELP YOUNG PEOPLE, IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY THOSE WHO ARE VULNERABLE, IN NEED OR EXPERIENCING SOCIAL DISADVANTAGE, THROUGH:(A) THE PROVISION OF ARTS-BASED ACTIVITIES, PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES AND PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES (MENTORING AND GROUP WORK) 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.(C) FACILITATING CONNECTION AND COLLABORATION BETWEEN YOUNG PEOPLE, DEVELOPING SELF-CONFIDENCE, SELF-ACCEPTANCE AND TOLERANCE FOR PEOPLE OF OTHER BACKGROUNDS2. TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC, IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY AMONGST YOUNG PEOPLE AND THOSE WHO WORK PROFESSIONALLY WITH YOUNG PEOPLE, ON THE PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPACT OF ADVERSE LIFE EXPERIENCES AND THE THERAPEUTIC BENEFITS OF THE ARTS THROUGH AWARENESS RAISING, PROJECT WORK, LIVE AND ONLINE ARTISTIC PERFORMANCES, MENTORING AND TRAINING.

**Activities:** We provide arts-based activities, performance opportunities and psycho-educational experiences (mentoring and group work) designed to help young people who are vulnerable, in need or experiencing social disadvantage.




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body
- **What:** General Charitable Purposes, Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, Disability, Arts/culture/heritage/science, Other Charitable Purposes
- **Who:** Children/young People, People With Disabilities, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, Other Defined Groups, The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Bournemouth



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 1, 2024 | £0 | £180 | — | — |
| Aug. 1, 2023 | £0 | £570 | — | — |
| Aug. 1, 2022 | £885 | £623 | — | — |
| Aug. 1, 2021 | £0 | £0 | — | — |
| Aug. 1, 2020 | £280 | £197 | — | — |



## Trustees

- Chris Keenan — appointed June 23, 2019
- Christella Mavris — appointed June 1, 2022
- Tony Smikle — appointed April 29, 2021