NORWOOD RAVENSWOOD
Norwood supports vulnerable children and their families, and young people and adults with learning disabilities and autism. Norwood transforms lives to enable thousands of people from diverse and mixed backgrounds, grow, learn and reach their full potential. Jewish communal values are at the heart of Norwood?s services and depth of Norwood?s work in the community is truly unique.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the group made an operating surplus of £0.7m for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income rising to £34.4m. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stood at £10.7m, which is above the stated policy target of three months' operating expenditure (£8.5m). The charity reports no material uncertainty regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“£24.1m, or 70% (2024: £23.0m, 66%) of this was generated from providing paid-for services in line with our charitable purpose (Charitable Services).”
“The trustees have set a target range of free reserves of three months or more, being £8.5m of gross expenditure.” — page 23
“Norwood Ravenswood provided income of £8,033k (2024: £5,300k) to Norwood Schools Limited.” — page 59
“Norwood Schools Limited incurred expenditure of £1,265k (2024: £3,725k) on behalf of Norwood Ravenswood.” — page 59
“Norwood Ravenswood provided income of £8,033k (2024: £5,300k) to Norwood Schools Limited.” — page 59
“Norwood Schools Limited incurred expenditure of £1,265k (2024: £3,725k) on behalf of Norwood Ravenswood.” — page 59
“Norwood Ravenswood provided income of £8,033k (2024: £5,300k) to Norwood Schools Limited.” — page 59
“Norwood Schools Limited incurred expenditure of £1,265k (2024: £3,725k) on behalf of Norwood Ravenswood.” — page 59
“Norwood Ravenswood provided income of £8,033k (2024: £5,300k) to Norwood Schools Limited.” — page 59
“Norwood Schools Limited incurred expenditure of £1,265k (2024: £3,725k) on behalf of Norwood Ravenswood.” — page 59
“The recommendations in the Bayes Business School’s review of Norwood’s governance were implemented from September 2024.” — page 10
In the news
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (05/06/2026)
- Received assets from another charity (24/07/2023)
- Received assets from another charity (11/05/2021)
Trustees
- Miles Jason Webberchair
- Allyson Renee Abel
- Benjamin Elliot Freeman
- Jason Pierre Andre Strelitz
- Justine Helen Harris
- Rachael Lee Davis-Stollar
- Richard Mark Hatter
- Sarah Lucy Sultman
- Tania Marcus
- Timothy Keith Isaacs
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £34.4m | £33.7m |
| 31/03/2024 | £34.0m | £32.1m |
| 31/03/2023 | £27.7m | £31.3m |
| 31/03/2022 | £28.8m | £30.8m |
| 31/03/2021 | £33.1m | £32.2m |
Common questions
Is NORWOOD RAVENSWOOD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the group made an operating surplus of £0.7m for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income rising to £34.4m. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stood at £10.7m, which is above the stated policy target of three months' operating expenditure (£8.5m). The charity reports no material uncertainty regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by HaysMac LLP.
Who funds NORWOOD RAVENSWOOD?
Funders whose own accounts filings name NORWOOD RAVENSWOOD as a grant recipient include ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED, THE DORFMAN FOUNDATION, THE RICHARD HARRIS CHARITABLE TRUST, THE AMAR FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST, SHORESH CHARITABLE TRUST (DR RUTH BORCHARD GIFT).
Known funders
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/05/2022 | £10k | Rainbows: a parent support group |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 05/03/2021 | £10k | Connect Together |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/07/2016 | £10k | Crossroads |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/01/2015 | £10k | Unity Funsense |
| City Bridge Foundation | 27/11/2014 | £121k | Grant to Norwood Ravenswood Ltd |
| Sport England | 21/05/2014 | £444k | Change the Game |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/02/2011 | £206k | Freedom Through Travel |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/04/2010 | £10k | Skills for life |
| City Bridge Foundation | 11/03/2010 | £0 | Grant to Norwood Ravenswood Ltd |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 09/11/2006 | £98k | Young People's Focus Group (YPFG) |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 01/02/2001 | £16k | "Making the Most of Our Rich Heritage" |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE JORON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £40k |
| THE THOMAS J HORNE MEMORIAL TRUST | 1 | £23k |
| THE KENNEL CLUB CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| THE ADRIAN SWIRE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £9k |
| GERALD PALMER ELING TRUST COMPANY | 1 | £5k |
| JOHN LYON'S CHARITY | 1 | £5k |
| THE EARLEY CHARITY | 1 | £3k |
| COLEFAX CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- NORWOOD SCHOOLS LTD
- BRIDGEWOOD TRUST LIMITED
- AUTISM AT KINGWOOD
- WOODBOROUGH PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP
- Learning Disability Network London Limited
- NURTRIO LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORWOOD RAVENSWOOD | £34.4m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| NORWOOD SCHOOLS LTD | £32.7m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| BRIDGEWOOD TRUST LIMITED | £7.8m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| AUTISM AT KINGWOOD | £9.8m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WOODBOROUGH PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP | £141k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Learning Disability Network London Limited | £22.7m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |