Abbeyfield World Council

Registered charity 1212467 Registered since 2025

Operates: Throughout England And Wales, Australia, Belgium, Canada, New Zealand, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Poland, Malawi, Jersey

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Board DNA

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trustees on the board

1.6y median 2y

average tenure

longest tenure

trustees past 6 years

11.6y

average years in governance

5 vs 0 portfolio

first-time trustees

company-linked trustees

Sector coverage

Education/training 8General Charitable Purposes 7Disability 6Accommodation/housing 1Environment/conservation/heritage 1The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives 1

Commercial experience

Business services 10Hospitality 3Arts and leisure 2

Boards that share trustees

The Abbeyfield Cymru Society Limited 1 shared trustee
MCS Charitable Foundation 1 shared trustee
Abbeyfield England Limited 1 shared trustee

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Related organisations

The Abbeyfield Cymru Society Limited 1 shared trustee
MCS Charitable Foundation 1 shared trustee
Abbeyfield England Limited 1 shared trustee

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Contact

Website	https://abbeyfieldworldcouncil.org
Email	contact@abbeyfieldworldcouncil.org
Phone	+27827407147
Address	Portland House, Belmont Business Park, DURHAM, DH1 1TW

Finances

No annual return history.

What it does

What

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingDisability

Who

Elderly/old PeoplePeople With DisabilitiesOther Charities Or Voluntary BodiesOther Defined Groups

How

Makes Grants To OrganisationsProvides Advocacy/advice/informationSponsors Or Undertakes ResearchActs As An Umbrella Or Resource Body

Charitable objects

THE RELIEF AND CARE OF PEOPLE WHO ARE IN NEED DUE TO THEIR AGE, ILL-HEALTH, SOCIAL ISOLATION OR DISABILITIES BY SUPPORTING THE CHARITABLE WORK OF THE ABBEYFIELD FAMILY AND ITS NATIONAL ORGANISATIONS AROUND THE WORLD, INCLUDING SHARING BEST PRACTICE IN THE RELIEF AND ARE OF PREDOMINANTLY OLDER PEOPLE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC

Governing document: MEMORANDUM AND ARTICLES INCORPORATED 07 MAR 2024AS AMENDED BY SPECIAL RESOLUTION REGISTERED AT COMPANIES HOUSE ON 10 MAR 2025

Trustees (8)

8trustees

75median age

5aged 70+

Succession outlook: 5 of 8 trustees are aged 70 or over.

Andre Decraeneage 79 since 2024
David Summersgillage 75 since 2026
Helen Dumbletonage 63 since 2024
Joseph Mcreynoldsage 83 since 2024
Karen Shearerage 62 since 2025
Nandi Segbedziage 52 since 2024
Professor Brian Williamsage 79 since 2024
Simon Hayesage 74 since 2024

Linked company (Companies House)

Abbeyfield World Council · 15547230 · Active

PRI/LBG/NSC (Private, Limited by guarantee, no share capital, use of 'Limited' exemption) · incorporated 07/03/2024

4 governing document(s) held from Companies House.

Connected charities (3)

Abbeyfield England Limited 1 shared trustee
MCS Charitable Foundation 1 shared trustee
The Abbeyfield Cymru Society Limited 1 shared trustee

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