# CHRISTADELPHIAN AID FOR REFUGEES AND ASYLUM SEEKERS (CARA)

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1199446
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** June 24, 2022
- **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=1199446


## Contact

- **Address:** Ashlea, High Street, Calver, HOPE VALLEY, Derbyshire
- **Postcode:** S32 3XP
- **Phone:** 07771936120
- **Email:** andrewwoodCARA@gmail.com
- **Website:** www.cara.fund



## Activities

**Objects:** THE PROVISION OF GRANTS AND OTHER SUPPORT TO UK CHRISTADELPHIAN ECCLESIAS (CHURCHES) SO THAT THEY MAY RELIEVE THE FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OF REFUGEES, ASYLUM SEEKERS AND THOSE GRANTED LEAVE TO REMAIN, AND THEIR FAMILIES, IN THEIR LOCALITY IN PARTICULAR THROUGH THE PROVISION OF SERVICES INCLUDING, ENGLISH CLASSES, TRANSPORT COSTS TO AND FROM CHURCH ACTIVITIES, FOOD COSTS AND HOSPITALITY ASSOCIATED WITH CHURCH WORK, PURCHASE OF BASIC ESSENTIALS, COSTS OF SEEKING ACCOMMODATION INCLUDING TRANSPORT, A BED, COOKING AND CLEANING MATERIALS, AND ADVICE ON JOB SEARCHING AND ACCESSING ESSENTIAL PUBLIC SERVICES.TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN GENERAL ABOUT THE ISSUES RELATING TO REFUGEES, ASYLUM SEEKERS AND THOSE GRANTED LEAVE TO REMAIN THROUGH TO UPKEEP OF A WEBSITE, PRODUCTION OF BULLETINS, WEBINARS AND ONLINE PRESENTATIONS AND THE PROVISION OF SUPPORT VIA PHONE AND OTHER MEDIUMS.

**Activities:** Provision of grants and other support to UK Christadelphian churches so that they may relieve the financial hardship of refugees, asylum seekers and those granted Leave to Remain, and their families, in their locality in particular through the provision of services,  and education and support to churches in how best to support those seeking sanctuary




## Classification

- **How:** Makes Grants To Individuals, Makes Grants To Organisations, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- **What:** General Charitable Purposes, Disability, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty
- **Who:** Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, Other Defined Groups



## Areas of operation

- Northern Ireland
- Scotland
- Throughout England And Wales



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £32563 | £9660 | — | — |
| March 31, 2024 | £43480 | £8118 | — | — |
| March 31, 2023 | £53853 | £4627 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **Andrew Wood** (Chair) — appointed July 3, 2023
- Carole Lees — appointed Jan. 31, 2022
- Dr Jonathan Adams — appointed April 25, 2022
- Gordon John Dawes — appointed April 25, 2022
- Mike Thompson — appointed Jan. 31, 2022
- Richard Cherry — appointed Jan. 31, 2022
- Suzette Thompson — appointed Jan. 31, 2022