DAFS (DRUG & ALCOHOL FAMILY SUPPORT)

Charity Number: 1209751
Recently registered

Charity overview

This charity has been recently registered - it does not need to update its information until 10 months after its first financial period ends

Activities - how the charity spends its money

Through lived experience, we support family members struggling with an addicted loved one, also those who have lost a loved one in addiction. We provide confidential & non-judgemental peer-led support, via in-person group meetings, 1:1 sessions & an online community. We provide enhanced knowledge & learning through guest speaker sessions. We operate in Milton Keynes, Bedford & Leighton Buzzard.

What, who, how, where

What the charity does:
  • Education/training
  • The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives
  • Disability
Who the charity helps:
  • The General Public/mankind
How the charity helps:
  • Provides Services
  • Provides Advocacy/advice/information
Where the charity operates:
  • Bedford
  • Buckinghamshire
  • Central Bedfordshire
  • Milton Keynes

Governance

Registration history:
  • 27 August 2024: CIO registration
Organisation type:
CIO
Other names:

No other names

Gift aid:
Recognised by HMRC for gift aid
Other regulators:
No information available
Policies:
No policies declared
Land and property:
This charity does not own and/or lease land or property

Trustees

Trustees are the people responsible for controlling the work, management and administration of the charity on behalf of its beneficiaries. Generally trustees are treasurer, chair, board member etc. The trustees are responsible for keeping this list up to date and can do this by updating their details as they happen through the online service

7 Trustee(s)

Name Role Date of appointment Other trusteeships Reporting status of other trusteeships
Linda Fox Chair 01 June 2024
None on record
Simon Green Trustee 09 February 2025
None on record
Jacqueline Straughan Trustee 01 June 2024
None on record
Gail Massey Trustee 01 June 2024
None on record
Wendy Biley Trustee 01 June 2024
None on record
Janet White Trustee 01 June 2024
None on record
Valerie Forsey Trustee 01 June 2024
None on record

Financial history

This charity was registered recently. It does not have to provide information until 10 months after its first financial period.

Accounts and annual returns

This is a newly registered charity - accounts and annual return not required yet. The charity does not need to update its information until 10 months after its first financial period ends.

Governing document

Governing document

Details of the type of governing document the charity has and when it was established.
It is not the full text of the charity's governing document.

CIO - FOUNDATION Registered 27 Aug 2024

Charitable objects

FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, TO RELIEVE THE NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH, CARING FOR OR THE PARENT OF SOMEONE WITH ADDICTION TO DRUGS AND/OR ALCOHOL, PRIMARILY BY: A) THE PROVISION OF COMMUNITY OUTREACH, 1 TO 1 SUPPORT, GROUP SUPPORT, PROVIDING ENHANCED KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING, OR THROUGH REFERRAL TO MENTORING FOR MORE IN-DEPTH HELP; B) THROUGH SUPPORT AND REHABILITATION OF FAMILIES AFFECTED BY THEIR LOVED ONES ADDICTION; C) THE PROVISION OF GROUP SUPPORT OR REFERRAL TO COUNSELLING AND PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT FOR THOSE WHO HAVE SUFFERED FROM BEREAVEMENT OR LOSS OF SOMEONE WITH ADDICTION.

Contact information

Address:
18 LAMBERHURST GROVE
KENTS HILL
MILTON KEYNES
MK7 6JB
Phone:
07874849659
Email:
Valerie.Forsey@dafsmk.co.uk
Website:

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