GOOD NEWS FAMILY CARE (HOMES) LTD
Providing support to families in need, particularly mothers fleeing domestic abuse. Providing recovery support from substance misuse dependancies to women and accommodation whilst this support is offered. Providing support & education services to non-resident beneficiaries through a range of farm-based skills development and confidence building activities.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity made a net deficit of £65,773, causing total funds to decrease from £556,160 to £490,387. The trustees report that unrestricted income has dropped, making it impossible to maintain the stated reserves policy target of three months of outgoings. However, the charity maintains a stable cash position and continues as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Unfortunately, whilst every effort has been made to follow this policy, it has not been possible as unrestricted income has dropped slightly.” — page 12
“The home is the residence of some of the employees. The total amount of rental income from employees during the year was £14,496 (2024: £10,560). An employee of the charity, Mr Guest is the spouse of one of the charity's Trustees, Mrs Guest. They received remuneration totalling £17,430 along with £1,329 cost in respect of Employers National Insurance in the year (2024: £16,144 and £973)” — page 29
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/06/2024)
Care Quality Commission ratings
- Oldfield Farm: Requires improvement
Trustees
- Andrew Mark Cunningham
- Dr Mary Fiona Annette Horsfield
- HAZEL MARGARET GUEST
- Johanna Collier
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £437k | £503k |
| 30/06/2024 | £532k | £490k |
| 30/06/2023 | £430k | £428k |
| 30/06/2022 | £483k | £452k |
| 30/06/2021 | £556k | £457k |
Common questions
Is GOOD NEWS FAMILY CARE (HOMES) LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity made a net deficit of £65,773, causing total funds to decrease from £556,160 to £490,387. The trustees report that unrestricted income has dropped, making it impossible to maintain the stated reserves policy target of three months of outgoings. However, the charity maintains a stable cash position and continues as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE SEGELMAN TRUST | 1 | £70k |
| THE ELIZABETH AND PRINCE ZAIGER TRUST | 1 | £37k |
| THE THOMAS BRINGTON FOUNDATION | 1 | £20k |
| THE NOEL SWEENEY FOUNDATION | 1 | £11k |
| THE BARBARA WARD CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION | 1 | £8k |
| LORD BARNBY'S FOUNDATION | 1 | £5k |
| THE JOHN COATES CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| SIR ROBERT GEFFERY'S ALMSHOUSE TRUST | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- HAVEN HOUSE PROJECT
- FIVE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES TRUST LTD
- NORTHAMPTONSHIRE DOMESTIC ABUSE SERVICE
- Gingerbread Family Support Limited
- NENE VALLEY CHRISTIAN FAMILY REFUGE LIMITED
- BLACKBURN AND DARWEN DISTRICT WITHOUT ABUSE LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOOD NEWS FAMILY CARE (HOMES) LTD | £437k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| HAVEN HOUSE PROJECT | £503k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FIVE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES TRUST LTD | £2.3m | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| NORTHAMPTONSHIRE DOMESTIC ABUSE SERVICE | £1.7m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| Gingerbread Family Support Limited | £1.8m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NENE VALLEY CHRISTIAN FAMILY REFUGE LIMITED | £856k | — | 0 | above | 0.6% | no doubt |