# THE OLIVE BRANCH (FAITH IN ACTION)

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1186017
- **Other names:** THE OLIVE BRANCH
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** Oct. 29, 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=1186017


## Contact

- **Address:** Harpers Mill, White Cross Estate, Lancaster, Lancashire
- **Postcode:** LA1 4XQ
- **Phone:** 01524555715
- **Email:** info@the-olivebranch.org.uk
- **Website:** https://the-olivebranch.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** 1)THE RELIEF OF POVERTY, HARDSHIP AND DISTRESS IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY AMONG HOMELESS PEOPLE AND THOSE PEOPLE AFFLICTED BY DEBT AND SUBSTANCE MISUSE BY THE PROVISION OF SHELTER, FOOD, CLOTHING, ADVICE, INFORMATION, COUNSELLING, TRAINING AND BY SUCH OTHER CHARITABLE MEANS AS THE TRUSTEES SHALL FROM TIME TO TIME DETERMINE.2)THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH.

**Activities:** The Charity offers 3 services.1. A drop in support centre. All are welcome. We listen over a brew & cake, offer pamphlets on services in the Lancaster.  Christian literature, Bibles and prayer on request - no pressure.2. A food bank requiring a referral from an agency, such as Citizens' Advice.3. Advocate for ACTS 435.




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Other Charitable Activities
- **What:** Disability, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty, Religious Activities
- **Who:** The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Lancashire



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £125819 | £155597 | — | — |
| March 31, 2024 | £117775 | £117123 | — | — |
| March 31, 2023 | £128110 | £110011 | — | — |
| March 31, 2022 | £73128 | £98411 | — | — |
| March 31, 2021 | £141066 | £70204 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **LINDA MARGARET CURRIN** (Chair) — appointed June 15, 2022
- BARBARA JEAN KIRBY — appointed Oct. 29, 2019
- Caroline Victoria Wellesley-Smith — appointed June 18, 2025
- David John Ashbridge — appointed June 19, 2024
- David Ramm — appointed June 18, 2025
- JONATHAN IRWIN MULLEN — appointed Oct. 29, 2019
- Michael Sparks — appointed June 18, 2025
- Paul Christopher Holland — appointed April 20, 2020
- Timothy Mark Purcell — appointed June 18, 2025