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The Joan Turnbull Opportunity Group For Children With Special Needs

Also known as: The Joan Turnbull Opportunity Playgroup for Children with Special Needs, The Joan Turnbull Opportunity Playgroup for Handicapped Children, First Opportunities

Provides theraputic play & education for babies & young children with special needs.

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Activities & Mission

Provides theraputic play & education for babies & young children with special needs.

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

Dorset Hampshire

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,958
Latest Expenditure
£25,654

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 1310.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 1310.2%
Expenditure as % of income

Frequently asked questions about The Joan Turnbull Opportunity Group For Children With Special Needs

What does The Joan Turnbull Opportunity Group For Children With Special Needs do?

Provides theraputic play & education for babies & young children with special needs.

When was The Joan Turnbull Opportunity Group For Children With Special Needs registered as a charity?

The Joan Turnbull Opportunity Group For Children With Special Needs was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 July 1988 as charity number 299671. It has been registered for 38 years.

Who runs The Joan Turnbull Opportunity Group For Children With Special Needs?

The Joan Turnbull Opportunity Group For Children With Special Needs is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Catherine Ann de Hauteville Bowell. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Joan Turnbull Opportunity Group For Children With Special Needs operate?

The Joan Turnbull Opportunity Group For Children With Special Needs operates across 2 areas: Dorset and Hampshire.

Is The Joan Turnbull Opportunity Group For Children With Special Needs a registered charity?

Yes — The Joan Turnbull Opportunity Group For Children With Special Needs is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 299671.

Details

Address
7 Forest Gardens
Lyndhurst
SO43 7AF
Registration Date
8 July 1988
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
299671
Charity Number
299671

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Trustees

Catherine Ann de Hauteville Bowell Chair
Also governs 3 other charities
Christine Woolley
FIONA ELIZABETH MORGAN
Also governs 1 other charity
JENIFER GURD
MELANIE JANE ALARCON
Ruth Herrod

Sectors & Classifications

Beneficiary group Childcare

Also Known As

  • The Joan Turnbull Opportunity Playgroup for Children with Special Needs
  • The Joan Turnbull Opportunity Playgroup for Handicapped Children
  • First Opportunities

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30 July 2026
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