Joe Dines • Trustee • Chair
Joe is a mother of 4 who has lived in Crawley for 24 years. She has been involved in various aspects of voluntary work during this time including youth work and lone parent support. She has been a part of GBC for 3 years and is dedicated to making a difference for the people they support.
“Being a part of GBC is an absolute honour. The charity strives to support homeless members of our community who are vulnerable and in need. Every member of the GBC team gives not only their time but their love and compassion to the charity and its guests. Together we are an eclectic, joyful and often chaotic family and they have taught me so much about life and the sort of person that I want to be.”
Natalie Mackay • Trustee • Secretary
Natalie is a mother of 2 boys. She was born in Canterbury Kent and currently lives in Copthorne and has done so for 20 years. She has been volunteering for GBC for well over a year and will continue to do so to provide support and care to those that need and rely on GBC.
“Being part of GBC is an honour. The rewards are just phenomenal, it’s not just about feeding our guests and giving them drinks, toiletries and clothing but also taking time to talk to them, smile and support them as best we can, understanding their often very different situations and simply listening to them open up without judgement. Being homeless is just a tiny part of the problems we see and even a smile and a chat can mean the world to them. Covid19 hugely changed how we operate but we’re smashing it! I love my GBC family.”
Donald Mackay • Trustee • Treasurer
Donald Mackay is originally from the West Coast of Scotland and has lived in Crawley for more than 15 years. He has been a part of GBC since 2019 and is dedicated to making a difference to the lives of it’s guests.
“Being a part of GBC has given me a different perspective on life and being able to provide for those in need gives me immense satisfaction. I enjoy the interaction with our guests and even if all I can offer is a cup of coffee the way they like it I’m pleased. As part of the leadership team I am extremely proud of our volunteers and their dedication.”
Bank Transfer NO FEES
You can donate through online banking. We don’t pay any fees whatsoever for donations through bank transfer, so your entire donation comes to us. If possible, please also complete a Gift Aid declaration so that we can claim an extra 25% from HMRC.
Giving Back Crawley
Barclays Bank
Sort Code 20 88 13
Account Number 53221830
PayPal FEES CHARGED (1.4%+20p)
You can make a donation online using your PayPal account. PayPal will charge us a fee of 1.4%+20p per transaction so Wonderful.org is a better option if you are using a debit card or credit card.
Cheque NO FEES
You can post a cheque, made payable to Giving Back Crawley to;
Giving Back Crawley
1a Dobbins Place
Ifield West
Crawley
West Sussex
RH11 0SZ
If possible, please also complete a Gift Aid declaration so that we can claim an extra 25% from HMRC.
In Person NO FEES
You can donate cash, cheques, or by debit card and credit card, by visiting us.
We are happy to take any old or foreign currency as well, both notes and coins.
We also have collection boxes in numerous places around Crawley, look out for them at the till!
Boost your donation by 25p of Gift Aid for every £1 you donate
If you are a UK taxpayer, Giving Back Crawley can claim 25% Gift Aid from HMRC.
If you would like us to claim Gift Aid on your donation, please complete the Gift Aid form.
Shop & Support Us
2018/19 Full Year Income
- Money £27,585
- Gift Aid £2,066
- Goods Sold £50
- Equipment £1,328
- Services £284
- Catering £7,903
- Bedding £589
- Volunteer Time £51,480
- Money £27,585
- Gift Aid £2,066
- Goods Sold £50
- Equipment £1,328
- Services £284
- Catering £7,903
- Bedding £589
- Volunteer Time £51,480
2018/19 Full Year Expenditure
- Support Costs £505
- Memberships £87
- Bank Charges £20
- Equipment £1,389
- Computer Software £151
- Building £1,700
- Catering £8,107
- Bedding £559
- Volunteer Time £51,480
- Support Costs £505
- Memberships £87
- Bank Charges £20
- Equipment £1,389
- Computer Software £151
- Building £1,700
- Catering £8,107
- Bedding £559
- Volunteer Time £51,480
Notes:
Our financial year runs from 1st May to 30th April each year.
Income and expenditure figures include both money and goods values.
All figures are rounded to the nearest pound.
Bedding = Sleeping bags & camping mats etc.
Catering = Food, drink, plates, plastic cutlery, take away boxes, cups etc.
Support Costs = Insurance & DBS Checks.
Memberships = Homeless Link.
Building = Hire of buildings.
We also receive regular donations of short-dated food produce, clothing, toiletries and various other items. It is not possible to reliably value these items so they are not included in the above figures.
Financial Facts:
100% of donations will go on charitable activities.
We do not spend any money on fundraising.
We do not spend any money on advertising.
None of our trustees or volunteers is paid in any way.
None of our trustees or volunteers can claim any expenses.
We do not receive any government funding.
Volunteer clothing is paid for by the volunteers.
Volunteer drinks do not come from donations.
We are fanatical about financial transparency so please don’t hesitate to ask if there is anything you would like to know.
GBC is not currently providing a street service.
We hope to be back on the street soon, please look out for updates.
Huge thanks to our corporate supporters
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