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
Contact
- Phone
- 01164899900
- [email protected]
- Website
comfortcentreleicester.co.uk
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 |