# AKIMA

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1208442
- **Other names:** AKIMA LIFE
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** May 29, 2024
- **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=1208442


## Contact

- **Address:** First Floor, 3A, Popin Business Centre,, South Way, London
- **Postcode:** HA9 0HB
- **Phone:** 02080792198
- **Email:** contact@akimacharity.org
- **Website:** Akimacharity.org



## Activities

**Objects:** THE OBJECTS ARE FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT OF BENEFICIARIES AGED 25 AND UNDER WHOM HAVE BEEN VICTIM AND / OR DIRECTLY IMPACTED BY KNIFE CRIME WITHIN THE UK:1. THE RELIEF OF THE MENTAL ILLNESS OF THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN SUBJECT OR EXPOSED TO KNIFE CRIME AND IN NEED BY REASON OF TRAUMA AND DEPRESSION THROUGH THE PROVISION OF COUNSELLING AND SUPPORT;2. TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE THROUGH MEDIATION AND CONCILIATION BETWEEN VICTIMS OF CRIME AND OFFENDERS, WITH A VIEW TO THE PRESERVATION OF PUBLIC ORDER, AND FOR THE PRESERVATION AND PROTECTION OF THE GOOD HEALTH OF SUCH VICTIMS AND THE REHABILITATION OF SUCH OFFENDERS; 3. TO ACT AS A RESOURCE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE UP TO THE AGE OF 25 LIVING IN UK BY PROVIDING ADVICE AND ASSISTANCE AND ORGANISING PROGRAMMES OF PHYSICAL, EDUCATIONAL AND OTHER ACTIVITIES AS A MEANS OF:(A) ADVANCING IN LIFE AND HELPING YOUNG PEOPLE BY DEVELOPING THEIR SKILLS, CAPACITIES AND CAPABILITIES TO ENABLE THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN SOCIETY AS INDEPENDENT, MATURE AND RESPONSIBLE INDIVIDUALS:(B) ADVANCING WELL-BEING EDUCATION;(C) RELIEVING UNEMPLOYMENT;(D) PROVIDING RECREATIONAL AND LEISURE TIME ACTIVITY IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR BENEFICIARIES WHO HAVE NEED BY REASON OF THEIR YOUTH, AGE, AND GEOGRAPHICS WITH A VIEW TO IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE OF SUCH PERSONS, AND PREVENTION OF GANG AND COUNTY LINES AFFILIATION.NOTHING IN THIS CONSTITUTION SHALL AUTHORISE AN APPLICATION OF THE PROPERTY OF THE CIO FOR THE PURPOSES WHICH ARE NOT CHARITABLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH [SECTION 7 OF THE CHARITIES AND TRUSTEE INVESTMENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 2005] AND [SECTION 2 OF THE CHARITIES ACT (NORTHERN IRELAND) 2008].

**Activities:** We are an experience led Trauma Aftercare & Therapeutic Intervention charity, supporting young people, particularly those aged 16-25, throughout the UK.Our support extends to the wider family, collaborates with schools & professional services. We create a safe space & offer young people a tailored support plan, coupled with counselling & mentoring.We support young people from pain to purpose.




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Other Charitable Activities
- **What:** General Charitable Purposes, Other Charitable Purposes
- **Who:** Children/young People



## Areas of operation

- Throughout England



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £0 | £0 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **Jasmine Banks** (Chair) — appointed April 25, 2025
- Jenifer Nichols-Dunbar — appointed Nov. 22, 2025
- Patricia Williams — appointed May 1, 2024
- Reon Thomas — appointed June 30, 2025
- Sonia Medwinter — appointed May 1, 2024