# BURNTWOOD BE A FRIEND

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1200409
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** Sept. 20, 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=1200409


## Contact

- **Address:** St Annes Church, Church Street, Chasetown, Burntwood
- **Postcode:** WS7 3QL
- **Phone:** 01543524224
- **Email:** info@burntwoodbeafriend.org.uk
- **Website:** burntwoodbeafriend.co.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE:1) FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, THE RELIEF OF INDIVIDUALS IN NEED, BY REASON OF YOUTH, AGE, ILL-HEALTH, DISABILITY, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR OTHER DISADVANTAGE IN BURNTWOOD AND THE SURROUNDING AREA THROUGH THE PROVISION OF FREE FOOD AND VOLUNTEER SUPPORT SERVICES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ASSISTANCE WITH COLLECTION OF SHOPPING AND MEDICATION, BEFRIENDING, ADVOCACY ADVICE AND SIGNPOSTING SERVICES.2) TO PROMOTE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF BURNTWOOD AND THE SURROUNDING AREA THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR RECREATION OR OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION OF INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE NEED OF SUCH FACILITIES BY REASON OF THEIR YOUTH, AGE, INFIRMITY OR DISABLEMENT, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES OR FOR THE PUBLIC AT LARGE IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE AND WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITION OF LIFE OF THE SAID INHABITANTS.

**Activities:** Reduce the amount of food going into landfill whilst at the same time trying to combat food poverty within our local community.Reduce isolation/loneliness by promoting positive mental health & well-being.Promote self-reliance through the use of our community store and hubForge strong connections with local, regional & national organisationsOffer numerous & varied volunteering opportunities

**Area of benefit:** LOCAL




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- **What:** General Charitable Purposes, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty, Other Charitable Purposes
- **Who:** Elderly/old People, People With Disabilities, Other Defined Groups, The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Staffordshire



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 30, 2024 | £90300 | £96945 | — | — |
| Sept. 30, 2023 | £72712 | £63111 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **Lynda Primrose Gethin** (Chair) — appointed Sept. 20, 2022
- Cheryl Turner — appointed June 2, 2025
- David Whitehouse — appointed June 1, 2024
- Ian Hopkins — appointed June 13, 2024
- Irene Ann Burford — appointed Sept. 20, 2022
- Lynne Rosemary Cousland — appointed Jan. 17, 2026
- MICHELLE SUCH — appointed Aug. 8, 2024
- Susan Woodward — appointed Dec. 13, 2022