Taking Part

Registered charity 1092033 Registered since 2002

Operates: Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin

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Board DNA

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trustees on the board

4y median 4y

average tenure

longest tenure

trustees past 6 years

average years in governance

2 vs 0 portfolio

first-time trustees

company-linked trustees

Sector coverage

Disability 3Economic/community Development/employment 3Education/training 3

Commercial experience

Health and social care 3

Gaps to watch

Small board - little cover if a trustee leaves

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Contact

Website	www.takingpart.co.uk
Email	takingpart@takingpart.co.uk
Phone	01743363399
Address	LOUISE HOUSE, ROMAN ROAD, MEOLE BRACE, SHREWSBURY, SHROPSHIRE, SY3 9JN

Finances

£244,690 latest income

Year	Income	Spending
2021	£188,037	£189,721
2022	£282,002	£210,122
2023	£188,316	£240,463
2024	£247,752	£252,770
2025	£244,690	£260,972

What it does

What

Education/trainingDisabilityEconomic/community Development/employmentHuman Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity

Who

Children/young PeoplePeople With Disabilities

How

Provides Human ResourcesProvides ServicesProvides Advocacy/advice/information

Charitable objects

1) To relieve and support people with health and social care needs living or working in the areas of Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin2) The provision of education and training3) The provision of advice, advocacy and information which will enable people to obtain their full rights and privileges as Citizens

Governing document: MEMORANDUM AND ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED 29 JANUARY 2002 AS AMENDED BY SPECIAL RESOLUTION DATED 16 APRIL 2002. as amended on 23 Oct 2019

Trustees (3)

3trustees

67median age

1aged 70+

Succession outlook: 1 of 3 trustees are aged 70 or over.

Garry Steve Kirlewage 62 since 2022
Jean Harrisage 76 since 2020
Paul Richard Bartonage 67 since 2024

Linked company (Companies House)

Taking Part · 04362948 · Active

PRI/LBG/NSC (Private, Limited by guarantee, no share capital, use of 'Limited' exemption) · incorporated 29/01/2002

4 governing document(s) held from Companies House.

Connected charities (1)

Telford Barbershop Harmony Club 1 shared trustee

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