# THE FRIENDSHIP PROJECT

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 517684
- **Other names:** THE FRIENDSHIP PROJECT FOR CHILDREN
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Other
- **Registered:** May 18, 1986
- **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=517684


## Contact

- **Address:** 20 NORTHUMBERLAND ROAD, LEAMINGTON SPA
- **Postcode:** CV32 6HA
- **Phone:** 01926332179
- **Email:** cheryll.rawbone@friendshipproject.co.uk
- **Website:** www.friendshipproject.co.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** TO PROVIDE FACILITIES FOR THE SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL TRAINING OF CHILDREN PARTICULARLY DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN BETWEEN THE AGES OF 6 AND 16 YEARS WHO BY REASON OF THEIR SOCIAL CIRCUMSTANCES ARE IN NEED OF DEVELOPING SOCIAL SKILLS BY SUCH MEANS AS THE PROJECT THINKS FIT INCLUDING THE ORGANISATION OF CONTACTS BETWEEN SUCH CHILDREN AND RELIABLE OLDER PERSONS ABLE TO HELP THEM DEVELOP SUCH SKILLS.

**Activities:** Supports disadvantaged children in need by 121 weekly meetings of 2/3 hours with an 'older friend', who is a volunteer. The child may have their own problems or the child may be in a family or care, that make it more difficult for the child to thrive. Aim is to improve the child's self esteem, allow them to have some fun and build confidence, plus widen their experience in a safe supported way.

**Area of benefit:** NOT DEFINED




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Human Resources, Other Charitable Activities
- **What:** General Charitable Purposes, Education/training, Disability, Amateur Sport, Other Charitable Purposes
- **Who:** Children/young People, People With Disabilities



## Areas of operation

- Coventry City
- Warwickshire



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £95752 | £94575 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £78054 | £92762 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £67629 | £78349 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £63366 | £59605 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | £55878 | £55203 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **MRS CHERYLL RAWBONE** (Chair) — appointed May 12, 1986
- Ashima Rani Chander — appointed June 16, 2022
- Cheryl Stephanie Jackson — appointed Feb. 11, 2026
- Esther Jones — appointed Nov. 21, 2019
- Ken Smith Treasurer — appointed Jan. 23, 2019
- Mr Chris Buck Webmaster and IT
- Nishi Mehta — appointed Nov. 23, 2023
- Patricia Miller — appointed Feb. 17, 2022
- RICHARD MARK BARRETT — appointed Aug. 17, 2017
- Rachel Hodge Hon Sec — appointed Feb. 11, 2026