# THE DRAYTON CENTRE

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 252356
- **Other names:** DRAYTON INSTITUTE
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Other
- **Registered:** May 4, 1967
- **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=252356


## Contact

- **Address:** 238 HAVANT ROAD, DRAYTON, PORTSMOUTH
- **Postcode:** PO6 1PA
- **Phone:** 02392327842
- **Email:** info@thedraytoncentreportsmouth.com
- **Website:** www.thedraytoncentreportsmouth.com



## Activities

**Objects:** TO BE USED AS AND FOR THE PURPOSES OF A PARISH HALL.

**Activities:** The Drayton Centre is a community building serving the residents of Drayton and Farlington managed by a group of Trustees.  It provides a venue for various activities for all ages ranging from maternity classes to over 60's Singing Group, art and crafts to exercise classes.  It is also available for private hire and concerts.

**Area of benefit:** PARISH OF FARLINGTON AND THE SURROUNDING NEIGHBOURHOOD




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Human Resources, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- **What:** General Charitable Purposes, Education/training, Religious Activities, Arts/culture/heritage/science, Amateur Sport, Animals, Human Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity, Recreation, Other Charitable Purposes
- **Who:** Children/young People, Elderly/old People, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Hampshire
- Portsmouth City



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £49204 | £49547 | — | — |
| March 31, 2024 | £50196 | £69418 | — | — |
| March 31, 2023 | £68407 | £67752 | — | — |
| March 31, 2022 | £27805 | £57859 | — | — |
| March 31, 2021 | £77963 | £69740 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **GEORGE SEMMENS** (Chair) — appointed Dec. 8, 2011
- Christina Bohea — appointed March 21, 2024
- Stephanie Punt — appointed March 20, 2025
- Stephen Wemyss — appointed Aug. 30, 2023
- Sue Clifton — appointed June 26, 2025
- Susan Andrews — appointed March 20, 2025