The Balsam Centre
Registered charity 1080719 Registered since 2000
Operates: Dorset, Somerset, Wiltshire
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- Hugh Sexey's Hospital 1 shared trustee
- Human Values in Healthcare Forum 1 shared trustee
- Wells Cathedral Preservation Trust 1 shared trustee
- Sexey's School, Bruton 1 shared trustee
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- The Growing Space (Wincanton) Limited 1 shared trustee
- Hugh Sexey's Hospital 1 shared trustee
- Human Values in Healthcare Forum 1 shared trustee
- Wells Cathedral Preservation Trust 1 shared trustee
- Sexey's School, Bruton 1 shared trustee
- The Change Foundation Similar size; both Community development
Boards that overlap with this one through shared trustees, or govern in the same field. Deterministic, from public records.
Contact
| Website | www.balsamcentre.org.uk |
| sueplace@balsamcentre.org.uk | |
| Phone | 0196331842 |
| Address | THE BALSAM CENTRE, BALSAM PARK, WINCANTON, BA9 9HB |
Finances
£1,262,295 latest income
| Year | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | £670,212 | £548,092 |
| 2022 | £808,821 | £700,036 |
| 2023 | £1,056,107 | £891,376 |
| 2024 | £973,492 | £1,035,945 |
| 2025 | £1,262,295 | £1,142,423 |
What it does
What
Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisabilityEconomic/community Development/employmentWho
Children/young PeopleElderly/old PeoplePeople With DisabilitiesOther Charities Or Voluntary BodiesThe General Public/mankindHow
Provides Human ResourcesProvides Buildings/facilities/open SpaceProvides ServicesProvides Advocacy/advice/informationCharitable objects
I) TO WORK TOGETHER WITH STATUTORY AND VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS, GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO OPPORTUNITIES FOR EDUCATION, LEISURE, ARTS AND SOCIAL WELFARE WITH THE OVERALL OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE HEALTH AND QUALITY OF LIFE OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE AREA OF BENEFIT.HEALTH INCLUDES THE ABSENCE OF DISEASE AND DISTRESS AS NECESSARY BUT NOT SUFFICIENT CONDITIONS AND ALSO INCLUDES OPTIMISING THE INDIVIDUAL'S SOCIAL AND CREATIVE POTENTIAL. THE AREA OF BENEFIT IS THE AREA WITHIN A TEN MILE RADIUS OF WINCANTON TOWN HALL REGARDLESS OF COUNTY OR ANY OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE BOUNDARY;I) TO IMPROVE ANY OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE THAT WILL IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND/OR QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE INHABITANTS OF THE AREA OF BENEFIT.
Governing document: MEMORANDUM AND ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED 22 DECEMBER 1999 AS AMENDED BY SPECIAL RESOLUTION DATED 29 MARCH 2000. as amended on 09 Jan 2025 as amended on 09 Jan 2025
Trustees (9)
- Michael Francis Bainbridgeage 51 Chair since 2018
- Anna Marie Lanceage 47 since 2025
- Emily Showeringage 61 since 2017
- Frances Elizabeth De Bosdariage 64 since 2025
- Frances da Cunha since 2025
- Helen J Smith since 2015
- Jane Stella Knowlesage 58 since 2025
- Michael James Kellyage 60 since 2022
- Neil Guy Trepess Polleyage 69 since 2025
Linked company (Companies House)
The Balsam Centre · 03898170 · Active
PRI/LBG/NSC (Private, Limited by guarantee, no share capital, use of 'Limited' exemption) · incorporated 22/12/1999
4 governing document(s) held from Companies House.
Connected charities (5)
- Hugh Sexey's Hospital 1 shared trustee
- Wells Cathedral Preservation Trust 1 shared trustee
- Sexey's School, Bruton 1 shared trustee
- The Growing Space (Wincanton) Limited 1 shared trustee
- Human Values in Healthcare Forum 1 shared trustee
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