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Project 229

Project 229 is a pro-active community centre for ages 0 to 99 and beyond with a whole family approach. Project 229, alongside partner organisations, provides opportunities through which people are empowered to counter isolation, build relationships, develop life-skills, be supported/support others, improve resilience, grow in self-esteem and make positive changes.

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Activities & Mission

Project 229 is a pro-active community centre for ages 0 to 99 and beyond with a whole family approach. Project 229, alongside partner organisations, provides opportunities through which people are empowered to counter isolation, build relationships, develop life-skills, be supported/support others, improve resilience, grow in self-esteem and make positive changes.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£205,062
Latest Expenditure
£226,990

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 110.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 110.7%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£205,062
£226,9900 / 22
2024
£187,980
£159,9000 / 13
2023
£202,103
£171,4590 / 18
2022
£171,996
£153,8340 / 5
2021
£164,991
£165,1260 / 5

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Project 229

What does Project 229 do?

Project 229 is a pro-active community centre for ages 0 to 99 and beyond with a whole family approach. Project 229, alongside partner organisations, provides opportunities through which people are empowered to counter isolation, build relationships, develop life-skills, be supported/support others, improve resilience, grow in self-esteem and make positive changes.

How much income did Project 229 report in 2025?

Project 229 reported total income of £205k and reported expenditure of £227k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Project 229 registered as a charity?

Project 229 was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 31 May 2018 as charity number 1178577. It has been registered for 8 years.

Who runs Project 229?

Project 229 is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is LIONEL GEOFFREY STEWART M.B.E. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Project 229 operate?

Project 229 operates in Bedford, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Project 229 a registered charity?

Yes — Project 229 is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1178577.

Details

Address
PROJECT 229
227-229 BEDFORD ROAD
KEMPSTON
BEDFORD
MK42 8DA
Registration Date
31 May 2018
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5121155
Charity Number
1178577

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Trustees

LIONEL GEOFFREY STEWART M.B.E Chair
Francis McMahon
Philip Dennis Eaton

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