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.
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.
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2020.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | £34,227 | £41,413 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
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.
How much income did The Joan Turnbull Opportunity Group For Children With Special Needs report in 2020?
The Joan Turnbull Opportunity Group For Children With Special Needs reported total income of £34k and reported expenditure of £41k for the financial year ending 2020, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
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
Lyndhurst
SO43 7AF
Registry Information
Is this your charity?
Add your logo, photos and tell the story behind the numbers in your own words. Free for our first 50 launch partners.
Claim this listing Learn more about premium profilesOther notable Beneficiary group charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Also governs 3 other charities
Also governs 1 other charity
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Joan Turnbull Opportunity Playgroup for Children with Special Needs
- The Joan Turnbull Opportunity Playgroup for Handicapped Children
- First Opportunities
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated