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The Barbados And Friends Association (reading Area)

Also known as: Bafa

Participation in various community events in Reading, supporting links with Barbados, social welfare activities and meetings for members.

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Activities & Mission

Participation in various community events in Reading, supporting links with Barbados, social welfare activities and meetings for members.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£15,972
Latest Expenditure
£11,561

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 72.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 72.4%
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
£15,972
£11,5610 / 10
2024
£12,371
£10,8540 / 7

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Barbados And Friends Association (reading Area)

What does The Barbados And Friends Association (reading Area) do?

Participation in various community events in Reading, supporting links with Barbados, social welfare activities and meetings for members.

How much income did The Barbados And Friends Association (reading Area) report in 2025?

The Barbados And Friends Association (reading Area) reported total income of £16k and reported expenditure of £12k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Barbados And Friends Association (reading Area) registered as a charity?

The Barbados And Friends Association (reading Area) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 February 2004 as charity number 1102221. It has been registered for 22 years.

Who runs The Barbados And Friends Association (reading Area)?

The Barbados And Friends Association (reading Area) is governed by a board of 13 trustees. The chair of trustees is Richard Weekes. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Barbados And Friends Association (reading Area) operate?

The Barbados And Friends Association (reading Area) operates across 4 areas: Barbados, Oxfordshire, Reading and Wokingham.

Is The Barbados And Friends Association (reading Area) a registered charity?

Yes — The Barbados And Friends Association (reading Area) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1102221.

Details

Address
Reading Borough Council
Civic Offices
Communication Dept
Bridge Street
READING
Registration Date
20 February 2004
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4001215
Charity Number
1102221

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Trustees

Richard Weekes Chair
ASTAIRE ESTWICK
Barbara Griffith
CARLISLE BOVELL
Charmain Richards
Dare Smith
DAVID VAUGHAN
Heather Husbands
Jasmin Simpson Smith
MR JEFF JONES
Rodney Harewood
TREVOR SMALL

Also Known As

  • Bafa

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14 May 2026
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