RAVENSBOURNE PROJECT
a) day and short term residential care for disabled children in order to provide temporary relief and respite for their parents and carers andb) recreational facilities such as but not limited to, toy library for the purpose of improving the conditions of life of:i. disabled or handicapped childrenii. economically and socially deprived children under the age of eight years
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £100,831 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total unrestricted funds from £471,759 to £370,928. The trustees' report confirms that the objective of establishing a reserve fund equivalent to six months of running costs has been achieved, and the auditor concluded that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“The Project has achieved the objective of establishing a reserve fund approximating to six months of the Ravensbourne Project's running costs.” — page 9
“One of the trustees Robert Jones received remuneration of £73,139 (2024: £74,766) for the services provided as an operational director. The charity paid £3,082 (2024: £3,009) pension contributions for Robert Jones during the year.” — page 21
“One of the trustees Robert Jones received remuneration of £73,139 (2024: £74,766) for the services provided as an operational director. The charity paid £3,082 (2024: £3,009) pension contributions for Robert Jones during the year.” — page 21
“Jessica Webb, who is the daughter of one of the trustees, received remuneration of £8,505 working as the social media curator for the charity. The charity paid £68 pension contributions for Jessica Webb during the year.” — page 21
“One of the trustees Robert Jones received remuneration of £73,139 (2024: £74,766) for the services provided as an operational director. The charity paid £3,082 (2024: £3,009) pension contributions for Robert Jones during the year.” — page 21
“Jessica Webb, who is the daughter of one of the trustees, received remuneration of £8,505 working as the social media curator for the charity. The charity paid £68 pension contributions for Jessica Webb during the year.” — page 21
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- HENRIETTA STEPHANIE WEBB BAchair
- Cassim Bakharia
- JACQUELINE PASCHOUD
- JOE BURCHELL
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £632k | £732k |
| 31/03/2024 | £633k | £677k |
| 31/03/2023 | £641k | £626k |
| 31/03/2022 | £640k | £579k |
| 31/03/2021 | £629k | £490k |
Common questions
Is RAVENSBOURNE PROJECT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £100,831 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total unrestricted funds from £471,759 to £370,928. The trustees' report confirms that the objective of establishing a reserve fund equivalent to six months of running costs has been achieved, and the auditor concluded that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Goldwins Limited.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| The Patricia Routledge Foundation | 2 | £11k |
| THE ALLEN OVERY SHEARMAN STERLING FOUNDATION | 1 | £701k |
| THE APAX FOUNDATION | 1 | £443k |
| THE MARK ANTHONY TRUST | 1 | £175k |
| THE BEAVERBROOKS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £170k |
| STARLOW CHARITIES LIMITED | 1 | £106k |
| FROM BABIES WITH LOVE FOUNDATION | 1 | £100k |
| THE SANDHU CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £88k |
Charities like this
- THE TOWER PROJECT
- STREET CHILD
- THE O'SULLIVAN FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST
- VARIETY THE CHILDREN'S CHARITY
- CHILDREN'S SCRAPSTORE
- LIVNOS BAYIS LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAVENSBOURNE PROJECT | £632k | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| THE TOWER PROJECT | £4.4m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| STREET CHILD | £22.3m | £130,000 - £139,999 | 12 | within | — | no doubt |
| THE O'SULLIVAN FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | £145k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| VARIETY THE CHILDREN'S CHARITY | £7.2m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| CHILDREN'S SCRAPSTORE | £1.6m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |