 Open Kitchen Social Club was founded as an independent, constituted community group by Katelyn, Ian (Nes) & Firas in 2014. We are planning an Annual General Meal in 2024, to celebrate our 10th year. (PS: we did have a wonderful party on 24th October 2024 celebrating our 10th year - pictures & more via social media!)
Last year we recruited 4 wonderful multi-talented & experienced people as Trustees & Directors: Jude, Sarah, Karen & Nuhu. They successfully applied for us to become a Community Interest Company, CIC number 15012463, incorporated 19th July 2023, and then applied for us to become a charity. This should allow us to widen our bids for funding, in these difficult times where people are struggling with increased costs, while the need for social times shared with free meals has also increased. Today, 11th January 2024, we were awarded charitable status, as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation, CIO number 1206495, so we have much to celebrate and to thank Jude for taking the lead on these applications. We also want to thank & celebrate all involved with Open Kitchen Social Club over the years, roll on 2024! |