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The Somerset Centre, Brighton

23-place Centre for isolated older people 50plus in Brighton. Safe environment & social support on Mon to Thurs: minibus (wheelchair room), lunch, personal care, hairdressing, educational/recreational activities, trips. Aims: * Reduce anxiety & social isolation * Improve health/wellbeing* Support independence in own home* Knowledge of other services* Have active role in community

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Activities & Mission

23-place Centre for isolated older people 50plus in Brighton. Safe environment & social support on Mon to Thurs: minibus (wheelchair room), lunch, personal care, hairdressing, educational/recreational activities, trips. Aims: * Reduce anxiety & social isolation * Improve health/wellbeing* Support independence in own home* Knowledge of other services* Have active role in community

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
£187,991
Latest Expenditure
£180,541

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 96.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 96.0%
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
£187,991
£180,5410 / 2
2024
£152,283
£137,9850 / 3
2023
£141,132
£175,8550 / 4
2022
£154,252
£145,4110 / 3
2021
£137,120
£119,9400 / 1

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Somerset Centre, Brighton

What does The Somerset Centre, Brighton do?

23-place Centre for isolated older people 50plus in Brighton. Safe environment & social support on Mon to Thurs: minibus (wheelchair room), lunch, personal care, hairdressing, educational/recreational activities, trips. Aims: * Reduce anxiety & social isolation * Improve health/wellbeing* Support independence in own home* Knowledge of other services* Have active role in community

How much income did The Somerset Centre, Brighton report in 2025?

The Somerset Centre, Brighton reported total income of £188k and reported expenditure of £181k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Somerset Centre, Brighton registered as a charity?

The Somerset Centre, Brighton was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 December 2016 as charity number 1170520. It has been registered for 10 years.

Who runs The Somerset Centre, Brighton?

The Somerset Centre, Brighton is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is JOHN BARRY. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Somerset Centre, Brighton operate?

The Somerset Centre, Brighton operates in Brighton And Hove, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Somerset Centre, Brighton a registered charity?

Yes — The Somerset Centre, Brighton is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1170520.

Details

Address
The Somerset Centre
Brighton
62 St. James's Street
Kemptown
BRIGHTON
Registration Date
2 December 2016
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5073534
Charity Number
1170520

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Trustees

JOHN BARRY Chair
ALLEN DOUGLAS BICKS
Christopher Dean
Pamela Margaret Lord
Rev Helen Anita Rose

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