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Comfort Centre Leicester

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1200042
Status
Registered
Registered
Aug. 12, 2022
Legal form
CIO

Address

Address
Pegasus House
17 Burleys Way
Leicester
LE1 3BH

Activities

The charity provides support for those directly and indirectly affected by Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia in Leicester,Leicestershire and Rutland. This is achieved via a number of initiatives such as monthly coffee mornings, quarterly support group meetings, workshops, training days, research participation, educational forums, outreach, children-led initiatives and bespoke client programmes

Objects: The Promotion And Preservation Of Good Health And The Relief Of Sickness Of Those Suffering From Sickle Cell And Thalassemia, Primarily In Leicester, And Their Carers By:a. Providing Or Assisting In The Provision Of Support, Advice And Education, Including Coffee Mornings, Workshops, Seminars And Information On Welfare Benefits, Advocacy And Assistance.b. Promoting Awareness And Understanding Amongst The Public Of Sickle Cell And Thalassemia, Including Partnering With Other Organisations With Similar Aims To Reach A Wider Audience.c. Facilitating Screening Programs For Pregnant Women To Determine Whether They Are A Carrier Of Sickle Cell Or Thalassaemia.d. The Provision Of Grants To Individuals And Organisations In Furtherance Of The Above Objects.

Classification

How
Makes Grants To Individuals, Makes Grants To Organisations, Provides Human Resources, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research, Other Charitable Activities
What
General Charitable Purposes, Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, Disability
Who
Children/young People, Elderly/old People, People With Disabilities, People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies

Areas of operation

Local Authority
Leicester City, Leicestershire, Rutland

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
July 31, 2025 £30,704 £26,311
July 31, 2024 £7,015 £11,072
July 31, 2023 £4,275 £1,934

Trustees

Name Appointed
Cleveland Deroche Aug. 10, 2022
Dr Olukemi Olowofoyeku April 30, 2025
Michael Borland Jan. 18, 2024
Pastor Michael Baker Aug. 10, 2022
Susan Owera April 30, 2025