HACKNEY CARIBBEAN ELDERLY ORGANISATION
Social care agency for elders, Caribbean in particular resident in Hackney. A diverse and welcoming organisation providing social and cultural support. health and welfare information, lunch service, Advocacy and Outreach, assistance for elders with dementia via Mental Wellbeing program and expenditure advice via the Take care of the Pennies service.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves of £248,242 are within the charity's stated policy range of 3-6 months of expenditure. The charity reported a net income of £8,970 for the year, funded by diversified income streams including grants and donations. The trustees confirm the accounts are prepared on a going concern basis, citing confidence in continued funder support.
What the accounts disclose
“Our Reserves Policy state HCEO's management committee have established that the unrestricted reserves should be between 3-6 months of expenditure.” — page 9
Trustees
- ANTHONY STEVENSchair
- Ann-Marie Burnett-Charles
- Ivor John
- Jennifer Dennis
- Jennifer Haynes-Martin
- Kingsley Obidinma
- Patricia Richardson
- Shreya Ramesh
- Tessa-Lee Jones
- Valney Prescott
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £310k | £301k |
| 31/03/2024 | £293k | £285k |
| 31/03/2023 | £268k | £234k |
| 31/03/2022 | £256k | £235k |
| 31/03/2021 | £265k | £211k |
Common questions
Is HACKNEY CARIBBEAN ELDERLY ORGANISATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves of £248,242 are within the charity's stated policy range of 3-6 months of expenditure. The charity reported a net income of £8,970 for the year, funded by diversified income streams including grants and donations. The trustees confirm the accounts are prepared on a going concern basis, citing confidence in continued funder support. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds HACKNEY CARIBBEAN ELDERLY ORGANISATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name HACKNEY CARIBBEAN ELDERLY ORGANISATION as a grant recipient include The Merchant Taylors' Foundation, CHARLES S FRENCH CHARITABLE TRUST, SOUTH HACKNEY PAROCHIAL CHARITY, LONDON CATALYST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Merchant Taylors' Foundation | FY2022 | £4k | Small Grants Scheme |
| CHARLES S FRENCH CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £3k | |
| SOUTH HACKNEY PAROCHIAL CHARITY | FY2022 | £1k | |
| LONDON CATALYST | FY2022 | £500 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 26/11/2025 | £13k | Ageing Moving Engaging |
| Hackney Council | 15/10/2025 | £21k | Grant to Hackney Caribbean Elderly Organisation |
| London Borough of Hackney | 15/10/2025 | £21k | Grant to Hackney Caribbean Elderly Organisation |
| The Mercers' Company | 07/05/2025 | £80k | Grant to Hackney Caribbean Elderly Organisation (HCEO) |
| London Borough of Hackney | 29/11/2024 | £17k | Grant to Hackney Caribbean Elderly Organisation |
| Hackney Council | 29/11/2024 | £17k | Grant to Hackney Caribbean Elderly Organisation |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/08/2023 | £288k | A-G-E Project |
| City Bridge Foundation | 27/01/2023 | £180k | Grant to Hackney Caribbean Elderly Organisation |
| Postcode Lottery | 27/09/2022 | £25k | Hackney Caribbean Elderly Organisation Day Centre |
| London Borough of Hackney | 13/05/2022 | £16k | Grant to Hackney Caribbean Elderly Organisation |
| Hackney Council | 13/05/2022 | £16k | Grant to Hackney Caribbean Elderly Organisation |
| The Mercers' Company | 01/12/2021 | £103k | Grant to Hackney Caribbean Elderly Organistation |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/11/2021 | £10k | Community Befriending |
| The Mercers' Company | 27/03/2020 | £5k | Covid-19 Rapid Response Fund Grant |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 30/05/2019 | £433k | AGEING, GROWING, ENGAGING |
| The Mercers' Company | 30/04/2019 | £50k | Grant to Hackney Caribbean Elderly Organisation (HCEO) |
| City Bridge Foundation | 10/01/2013 | £53k | Grant to Hackney Caribbean Elderly Organisation |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/10/2010 | £221k | Advocacy and Outreach for Caribbean Elders |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 02/06/2008 | £7k | IT for Caribbean Elders |