Project Possible
Project Possible is a Christian charity working alongside locally led organisations to tackle dependency and build resilient communities. Together with our partners, we develop sustainable projects that empower vulnerable communities around the world to restore their dignity, harness their gifts and skills, build sustainable livelihoods, and ultimately, strengthen their communities from within.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported an operating deficit of £22,717 for the year, primarily due to grant payments exceeding income, though this was offset by legacies and investment gains. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stood at £1,761,840, significantly exceeding the stated policy target of £400,000, indicating strong financial resilience despite the operational loss.
What the accounts disclose
“Donations from individuals, churches and trusts also decreased to £287,815 (£300,353 2023/24).”
“The target level of reserves is between six and nine months of grant expenditure for projects funded from unrestricted giving, which equates to approximately £400,000.”
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (27/04/2026)
- Received assets from another charity (05/11/2019)
Trustees
- Jonathan Michael Goldthorpechair
- ANTONY MARK HOUGHTON
- Andrew Robert Patterson
- Dr Catherine Elizabeth Forbes
- Illia Djadi
- KAYE LORRAINE LILLYCROP
- Ruth Helen Hampton
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £627k | £650k |
| 31/03/2024 | £400k | £642k |
| 31/03/2023 | £519k | £723k |
| 31/03/2022 | £469k | £861k |
| 31/03/2021 | £706k | £1.3m |
Common questions
Is Project Possible financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported an operating deficit of £22,717 for the year, primarily due to grant payments exceeding income, though this was offset by legacies and investment gains. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stood at £1,761,840, significantly exceeding the stated policy target of £400,000, indicating strong financial resilience despite the operational loss. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Summers Morgan.
Who funds Project Possible?
Funders whose own accounts filings name Project Possible as a grant recipient include THE MAURICE AND HILDA LAING CHARITABLE TRUST, THE S M B TRUST, NORMAN WHITELEY TRUST, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF PRINCES RISBOROUGH WITH ILMER, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HUGHENDEN.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE MAURICE AND HILDA LAING CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £10k | |
| THE MAURICE AND HILDA LAING CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2021 | £5k | |
| THE S M B TRUST | FY2025 | £2k | |
| NORMAN WHITELEY TRUST | FY2024 | £2k | |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF PRINCES RISBOROUGH WITH ILMER | FY2025 | £2k | St Mary's PCC Resolution |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HUGHENDEN | FY2024 | £300 | crisis/disaster response earmark |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIATICAL PARISH OF ST ANDREW GREAT ILFORD | FY2022 | £250 | Missionary and charitable giving: Overseas |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE REED FOUNDATION | 1 | — |
| ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED | 1 | £900k |
| THE END FUND | 1 | £821k |
| CHRISTADELPHIAN MEAL A DAY FUND | 1 | £241k |
| PRISM THE GIFT FUND | 1 | £76k |
| SOLIDARITY PROJECTS LTD | 1 | £69k |
| THE HEADLEY TRUST | 1 | £60k |
| WILLIAM HARDING'S CHARITY | 1 | £47k |
Charities like this
- PROJECT S.E.E.D. LIMITED
- HEALTHY LIVING PROJECTS LIMITED
- YESU
- THE SOUTHCOURT AND WALTON COURT COMMUNITY PROJECT
- THE EXODUS PROJECT
- THE GIRAFFE PROJECT
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project Possible | £627k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PROJECT S.E.E.D. LIMITED | £2.2m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HEALTHY LIVING PROJECTS LIMITED | £549k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| YESU | £108k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE SOUTHCOURT AND WALTON COURT COMMUNITY PROJECT | £102k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE EXODUS PROJECT | £305k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |