THE NEHEMIAH PROJECT
Providing support and resettlement to vulnerable men recovering from addiction, whose lives often include offending and/or homelessness. Our 12 week programme offers a framework to rebuild their lives and move on through our houses to live independently without addiction.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a small surplus of £7,347 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total income of £1,094,574 and total expenditure of £1,087,413. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £182,179, which is below the stated policy target of three months' operating costs (£290,000). The auditor confirmed the financial statements give a true and fair view and identified no material uncertainties regarding going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Our fundraising costs are kept to a minimum, with 8% of revenue being spent on the cost of raising funds.” — page 9
“For liquidity purposes, the Trustees would like to attain around £300,000 cash reserves (three months’ operating costs).”
“Mr R. Atwater, Mr G. Boyle and Miss J. Whitaker are all members of the Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of St John of Jerusalem, of Rhodes and of Malta (the Order of Malta). The Nehemiah Project has received significant financial assistance from The Global Fund for Forgotten People, a fund with close ties to the Order of Malta, and the Order of Malta itself.” — page 34
“During the year the charity received £12,944 (2023- £20,022) in giving from Trustees. These funds were not subject to any restrictions to activities beyond those normally undertaken by the charity.” — page 34
“Mr R. Atwater, Mr G. Boyle and Miss J. Whitaker are all members of the Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of St John of Jerusalem, of Rhodes and of Malta (the Order of Malta). The Nehemiah Project has received significant financial assistance from The Global Fund for Forgotten People, a fund with close ties to the Order of Malta, and the Order of Malta itself.” — page 34
“During the year the charity received £12,944 (2023- £20,022) in giving from Trustees. These funds were not subject to any restrictions to activities beyond those normally undertaken by the charity.” — page 34
“Mr R. Atwater, Mr G. Boyle and Miss J. Whitaker are all members of the Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of St John of Jerusalem, of Rhodes and of Malta (the Order of Malta). The Nehemiah Project has received significant financial assistance from The Global Fund for Forgotten People, a fund with close ties to the Order of Malta, and the Order of Malta itself.” — page 34
“During the year the charity received £12,944 (2023- £20,022) in giving from Trustees. These funds were not subject to any restrictions to activities beyond those normally undertaken by the charity.” — page 34
What the charity says about itself (2025)
“In 2025, we saw continued growth in reach and depth, supporting 52 men on their recovery journey.”
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Miriam Kennedy — CEO
Funders the charity credits
- The British Association of the Order of Malta
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (09/03/2026)
Trustees
- Colin Matthewschair
- Anthony Patrick WATSON
- Dr Olubunmi Olayisade
- Dr Rachel Campbell-Colquhoun
- Edward James Bathgate
- GAVIN SIMON BOYLE
- Joanna Susan Whitaker
- Marta Musolino
- Peter Michael Sieyes
- Robert Clarke
- Timothy Brian Aikens
- WILLIAM ANSELL
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £1.2m | £1.1m |
| 31/12/2024 | £1.1m | £1.1m |
| 31/12/2023 | £1.1m | £945k |
| 31/12/2022 | £922k | £907k |
| 31/12/2021 | £644k | £827k |
Common questions
Is THE NEHEMIAH PROJECT financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a small surplus of £7,347 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total income of £1,094,574 and total expenditure of £1,087,413. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £182,179, which is below the stated policy target of three months' operating costs (£290,000). The auditor confirmed the financial statements give a true and fair view and identified no material uncertainties regarding going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Begbies.
Who funds THE NEHEMIAH PROJECT?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE NEHEMIAH PROJECT as a grant recipient include MONDAY CHARITABLE TRUST, THE MACKIE FOUNDATION, THE JOSEPH RANK TRUST, THE REED FOUNDATION, CHARITY OF SIR RICHARD WHITTINGTON.
Known funders
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/12/2025 | £100k | A Brighter Future |
| The Mercers' Company | 06/04/2022 | £79k | Grant to Nehemiah Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 05/05/2021 | £94k | The Nehemiah Project |
| The Mercers' Company | 04/07/2019 | £60k | Grant to Nehemiah Project |
| City Bridge Foundation | 02/02/2012 | £2k | Grant to The Nehemiah Project |
| City Bridge Foundation | 19/05/2011 | £75k | Grant to The Nehemiah Project |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| LONDON CATALYST | 2 | £6k |
| TRUST FOR LONDON | 1 | £113k |
| THE LONDON MARATHON CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £100k |
| THE BLOOM FOUNDATION | 1 | £80k |
| The Portal Trust | 1 | £66k |
| THE MERCERS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £66k |
| CRIPPLEGATE FOUNDATION | 1 | £61k |
| THE STORY OF CHRISTMAS | 1 | £50k |
Charities like this
- NEWHAM COMMUNITY RENEWAL PROGRAMME LIMITED
- HULL RESETTLEMENT PROJECT LIMITED
- THE ISAIAH PROJECT
- HEALTHY LIVING PROJECTS LIMITED
- PROJECT COLT
- PROJECT 34
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE NEHEMIAH PROJECT | £1.2m | — | — | unclear | 8.0% | no doubt |
| NEWHAM COMMUNITY RENEWAL PROGRAMME LIMITED | £2.1m | £80,001 - £90,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HULL RESETTLEMENT PROJECT LIMITED | £1.9m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE ISAIAH PROJECT | £1.5m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HEALTHY LIVING PROJECTS LIMITED | £549k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| PROJECT COLT | £260k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |