# THE OLIVE BRANCH (FAITH IN ACTION)

## Details

- **Country:** England &amp; 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&amp;p_p_lifecycle=0&amp;p_p_state=maximized&amp;p_p_mode=view&amp;_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1186017


## Contact

- **Address:** Harpers Mill, White Cross Estate, Lancaster, Lancashire
- **Postcode:** LA1 4XQ
- **Phone:** 01524 555715
- **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 &amp; 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&#x27; 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



## Geography

- Lancashire





## Trustees

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




