CITY ESCAPE
We aim to improve the lives and opportunities of inner city children and young people who come from financially or socially disadvantaged backgrounds. Our two week summer programme with educational, leisure and health related activities enhances the children's social development and improves their confidence and self-esteem, providing them with the tools to enrich their lives and their future.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net movement in funds of (21,189.16) for the year ended 31 January 2025, resulting in total funds carried forward of 27,876.94. The trustees note that the cost-of-living crisis has reduced income levels and increased running expenses, making programme delivery more challenging. They are working towards building free reserves of at least three months' operating costs to protect services against funding uncertainties.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees are working towards building free reserves of at least 3 months' operating costs”
Trustees
- Judith Reifer
- MRS ROSENTHAL
- RACHEL JUST
- YAFFA MANDEL
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/01/2025 | £47k | £33k |
| 31/01/2024 | £74k | £95k |
| 31/01/2023 | £55k | £37k |
| 31/01/2022 | £109k | £108k |
| 31/01/2021 | £33k | £34k |
Common questions
Is CITY ESCAPE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net movement in funds of (21,189.16) for the year ended 31 January 2025, resulting in total funds carried forward of 27,876.94. The trustees note that the cost-of-living crisis has reduced income levels and increased running expenses, making programme delivery more challenging. They are working towards building free reserves of at least three months' operating costs to protect services against funding uncertainties. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds CITY ESCAPE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CITY ESCAPE as a grant recipient include THE JOHN R. MURRAY CHARITABLE TRUST, THE TRUEMARK TRUST, The Dentons UK and Middle East LLP Charitable Trust, THE WILLIAM ALLEN YOUNG CHARITABLE TRUST, THE WOODWARD CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE JOHN R. MURRAY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £5k | Relief of those in need |
| THE TRUEMARK TRUST | FY2023 | £5k | |
| THE JOHN R. MURRAY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £5k | Relief of those in need |
| THE JOHN R. MURRAY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2021 | £5k | Relief of those in need |
| The Dentons UK and Middle East LLP Charitable Trust | FY2022 | £4k | |
| THE JOHN R. MURRAY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £3k | Relief of those in need |
| THE WILLIAM ALLEN YOUNG CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £2k | |
| THE WILLIAM ALLEN YOUNG CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £2k | |
| THE WOODWARD CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £2k | |
| THE GREEN HALL FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £2k | |
| THE SIR JAMES ROLL CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £1k | |
| THE SIR JAMES ROLL CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £1k | |
| THE SIR JAMES ROLL CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £1k | |
| THE WILLIAM ALLEN YOUNG CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £1k | |
| THE SAMUEL STOREY FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £150 | |
| THE SAMUEL STOREY FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £130 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 29/03/2024 | £10k | Unrestricted Funding |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/05/2022 | £10k | Summer Enrichment Programme '22 |
| Hackney Council | 12/05/2022 | £10k | Grant to City Escape |
| London Borough of Hackney | 12/05/2022 | £10k | Grant to City Escape |
| Hackney Council | 30/06/2021 | £3k | Grant to City Escape |
| London Borough of Hackney | 30/06/2021 | £3k | Grant to City Escape |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/06/2018 | £10k | Summer programme '18 |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/06/2014 | £10k | Healthy Eating and Living |