# DEWSBURY & DISTRICT LEAGUE OF FRIENDSHIP

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1184667
- **Other names:** HOWLANDS
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** July 30, 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=1184667


## Contact

- **Address:** DEWSBURY LEAGUE OF FRIENDSHIP, Howlands, School Street, Dewsbury
- **Postcode:** WF13 1LD
- **Phone:** 01924463693
- **Email:** howlandcentre@aol.co.uk
- **Website:** howlands.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** (1)TO PROMOTE AND ASSIST THE WELFARE OF PHYSICALLY DISABLED PERSONS IN AND AROUND KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, AND IN PARTICULAR:(A)THE PROMOTION OF GOOD HEALTH, BOTH PHYSICAL AND MENTAL, AMONGST SUCH PERSONS;(B)THE RELIEF OF DISTRESS, SICKNESS AND POVERTY;(C)THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR RECREATION OR OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION FOR SUCH PERSONS IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE AND WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THEIR CONDITION OF LIFE.(2)AT THE DISCRETION OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, TO PROMOTE THE RELIEF OF PEOPLE IN NEED BY REASON OF AGE, INFIRMITY, ILL-HEALTH, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR OTHER DISADVANTAGE WHERE ENGAGEMENT IN SUCH ACTIVITY IS CONSIDERED COMPLEMENTARY TO THE LEAGUE'S PRIMARY PURPOSE.

**Activities:** The League of Friendship operates the Howlands Community Hub, which is open 5 days a week for its members, who are people with a wide range of disabilities.  While it is important as a social venue, the main work of the Centre is to provide facilities and instruction in various arts and crafts.  To that end the League employs 2 part-time teachers one of whom is an established local artist.




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services
- **What:** Disability
- **Who:** People With Disabilities



## Areas of operation

- Kirklees



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £79920 | £97965 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £98845 | £80652 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £40539 | £67069 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £71469 | £51399 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | £0 | £0 | — | — |



## Trustees

- Andrew Douglas Young — appointed Sept. 9, 2022
- Dawn Field — appointed Sept. 9, 2022
- Stephen Readhead — appointed Sept. 9, 2022
- Victoria Emma Noele Ward — appointed Sept. 9, 2022