COFEPOW - THE CHILDREN, (FAMILIES and FRIENDS) OF THE FAR EAST PRISONERS OF WAR
COFEPOW built the Far East Prisoners of War Memorial Building, at the N.M.A in Staffordshire to perpetuate the FEPOW memory with a portrayal of their horrifying captivity during World War II. On COFEPOW's web site, www.cofepow.org.uk, a database on FEPOWs assists the education/research of people world wide. COFEPOW continues maintaining the Memorial Building and adjoining areas.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held total unrestricted reserves of £60,506 and restricted reserves of £283,957 at the year end. The trustees report a deficit of £13,393 on unrestricted activities for the year but note that they wish to maintain the general fund to cover day-to-day running expenses. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention giving cause to believe the accounts were not prepared in accordance with applicable standards.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees wish to maintain the general fund at a level to cover day to day running expenses.” — page 3
Trustees
- David Edward Bredechair
- Alan Wills
- Christine Wills
- David Thomas Brown
- Graham Robertson
- Guy Metcalfe-Hume
- Karen Brown
- Nick Bullen-Bell
- Sylvie Bullen-Bell
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £42k | £16k |
| 31/12/2023 | £55k | £28k |
| 31/12/2022 | £114k | £16k |
| 31/12/2021 | £46k | £34k |
| 31/12/2020 | £40k | £27k |
Common questions
Is COFEPOW - THE CHILDREN, (FAMILIES and FRIENDS) OF THE FAR EAST PRISONERS OF WAR financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held total unrestricted reserves of £60,506 and restricted reserves of £283,957 at the year end. The trustees report a deficit of £13,393 on unrestricted activities for the year but note that they wish to maintain the general fund to cover day-to-day running expenses. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention giving cause to believe the accounts were not prepared in accordance with applicable standards. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/05/2005 | £20k | Opening of Memorial Building |