THE UPPER ROOM (ST SAVIOUR'S)
The Upper Room works with homeless people, economic migrants, ex-offenders and other socially disadvantaged people to improve their lives and conditions. The Upper Room aims to give people a second chance.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity recorded a deficit of £35,935 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income rising to £687,813 and expenditure increasing to £723,748. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £269,707, which is within the stated policy target range of £158,852 to £343,640. The trustees confirm that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“Mrs V Tuke, the wife of chair of trustees, Mr Simon Tuke, received £23,921 (2024: £17,172) for bookkeeping services. During the year, the charity received £1,469 (2024: £1,785) in donations from trustees and related parties.” — page 41
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (25/02/2025)
- Received assets from another charity (05/09/2022)
- Received assets from another charity (05/09/2022)
Trustees
- Christian Patrick Schroederchair
- Avisha Patel
- BRIDGET STEVENSON
- Charlotte Wood
- Da Huong Thao Nguyen
- Gregory Daniel Barton
- Paul Michael Mawdsley
- Phillip Schick
- RICHARD MACDONALD SHAW
- SIMON TUKE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £688k | £724k |
| 31/03/2024 | £606k | £664k |
| 31/03/2023 | £533k | £570k |
| 31/03/2022 | £480k | £645k |
| 31/03/2021 | £564k | £570k |
Common questions
Is THE UPPER ROOM (ST SAVIOUR'S) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity recorded a deficit of £35,935 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income rising to £687,813 and expenditure increasing to £723,748. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £269,707, which is within the stated policy target range of £158,852 to £343,640. The trustees confirm that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE UPPER ROOM (ST SAVIOUR'S)?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE UPPER ROOM (ST SAVIOUR'S) as a grant recipient include THE REED FOUNDATION, THE GROCERS' CHARITY, THE DYERS' COMPANY CHARITABLE TRUST, HAMMERSMITH UNITED CHARITIES.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE REED FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £50k | Christmas Challenge |
| THE GROCERS' CHARITY | FY2023 | £5k | Youth |
| THE DYERS' COMPANY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £3k | Health and Welfare |
| THE DYERS' COMPANY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £2k | Health and Welfare |
| THE DYERS' COMPANY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £1k | Health and Welfare |
| HAMMERSMITH UNITED CHARITIES | FY2024 | £500 | Premises/venue costs. |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood Place | 01/12/2025 | £15k | Grant to The Upper Room |
| Greenwood Place | 01/01/2025 | £15k | Grant to The Upper Room |
| City Bridge Foundation | 11/10/2024 | £28k | Grant to The Upper Room (St Saviour's) |
| City Bridge Foundation | 07/01/2024 | £250k | Grant to The Upper Room (St Saviour's) |
| Greenwood Place | 01/01/2024 | £15k | Grant to The Upper Room |
| Greenwood Place | 01/01/2023 | £15k | Grant to The Upper Room |
| Greenwood Place | 27/11/2021 | £15k | Grant to The Upper Room |
| City Bridge Foundation | 17/09/2020 | £75k | Grant to The Upper Room (St Saviour's) |
| UK government | 24/07/2020 | £10k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| The Mercers' Company | 29/04/2020 | £90k | Grant to Upper Room |
| Greater London Authority | 23/09/2019 | £3k | Grant to Hub for the Homeless at The Upper Room |
| Greater London Authority | 15/09/2019 | £3k | Good Growth Fund - Crowdfund London |
| City Bridge Foundation | 10/01/2017 | £107k | Grant to The Upper Room (St Saviour's) |
| City Bridge Foundation | 18/07/2012 | £34k | Grant to The Upper Room (St Saviour's) |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/05/2012 | £206k | UR4Jobs |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 08/09/2010 | £257k | UR4Driving |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/02/2009 | £10k | UR4Dance Therapy |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/01/2006 | £5k | Music club |