THE RIVER HOUSE TRUST
CARE AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO LOCAL INDIVIDUALS AFFECTED BY HIV
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a deficit of £45,038 on general funds, resulting in a deficit balance of £14,140 at year-end. However, the trustees report that subsequent cost savings and additional donations have rectified this situation, and the general funds are no longer in deficit. The charity maintains unrestricted reserves of £54,680 against a policy target of 3-6 months' working capital.
What the accounts disclose
“it is the charity’s intention to aim to hold at least 3-6 months’ worth of working capital as unrestricted reserves.”
“During the year, the Charity paid an insurance premium of £ 2,986 which included cover for Trustees legal liabilities for loss in their capacity as Trustees. There were no other transactions involving Trustees or any expenses reimbursed to the Trustees.” — page 29
“During the year the Charity received an unrestricted donation of £25,000 from Oasis Wandsworth, a UK registered charity in which Chris Woolls (Chief Executive) is a Trustee.” — page 29
“During the year, the Charity paid an insurance premium of £ 2,986 which included cover for Trustees legal liabilities for loss in their capacity as Trustees. There were no other transactions involving Trustees or any expenses reimbursed to the Trustees.” — page 29
“During the year the Charity received an unrestricted donation of £25,000 from Oasis Wandsworth, a UK registered charity in which Chris Woolls (Chief Executive) is a Trustee.” — page 29
Trustees
- IAN GOVENDIRchair
- Dr Jose Catalan
- Jeremy Booth
- Meg Dillon
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2024 | £200k | £218k |
| 30/09/2023 | £183k | £230k |
| 30/09/2022 | £207k | £230k |
| 30/09/2021 | £234k | £213k |
| 30/09/2020 | £392k | £339k |
Common questions
Is THE RIVER HOUSE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a deficit of £45,038 on general funds, resulting in a deficit balance of £14,140 at year-end. However, the trustees report that subsequent cost savings and additional donations have rectified this situation, and the general funds are no longer in deficit. The charity maintains unrestricted reserves of £54,680 against a policy target of 3-6 months' working capital. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE RIVER HOUSE TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE RIVER HOUSE TRUST as a grant recipient include WANDSWORTH OASIS TRADING COMPANY LIMITED, HAMMERSMITH UNITED CHARITIES, HYDE PARK PLACE ESTATE CHARITY, DR EDWARDS AND BISHOP KING'S FULHAM CHARITY, THE FINNIS SCOTT FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| WANDSWORTH OASIS TRADING COMPANY LIMITED | FY2023 | £28k | Hardship/Support for people living with HIV |
| WANDSWORTH OASIS TRADING COMPANY LIMITED | FY2024 | £26k | Supporting people living with HIV, particularly older people affected by poverty, loneliness and isolation. |
| WANDSWORTH OASIS TRADING COMPANY LIMITED | FY2025 | £9k | Towards River House Mission of ‘a better life for people with HIV’ |
| HAMMERSMITH UNITED CHARITIES | FY2023 | £7k | To fund towards some of the charity’s core costs and delivery of its services. |
| HYDE PARK PLACE ESTATE CHARITY | FY2023 | £6k | Providing relief for those in need or sickness and the advancement of life |
| DR EDWARDS AND BISHOP KING'S FULHAM CHARITY | FY2022 | £5k | Grants to organisations |
| THE FINNIS SCOTT FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £5k | |
| HYDE PARK PLACE ESTATE CHARITY | FY2022 | £5k | |
| LONDON CATALYST | FY2022 | £2k | |
| BARCHESTER HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £1k | Old people's peer lunch club bringing older people with HIV together. |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PAUL GOODMAYES | FY2021 | £300 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 02/08/2024 | £20k | Small grants making a big difference |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 06/07/2023 | £266k | Volunteering Plus |
| City Bridge Foundation | 12/06/2020 | £88k | Grant to River House Trust |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/06/2020 | £29k | River House to Your House |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 02/08/2019 | £10k | Women with HIV - supporting ourselves |