Community Advice Works
Project supports families/individuals in dealing with national, statuary, local agencies in order to improve their quality of life. Opportunities for people to gain IT skills, volunteering, ESOL classes, help with interview techniques and CV writing.Counselling DV survivors.Work with disadvantaged groups to help inclusion. Restorative approaches training, supports refugees & health support groups.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £94,558 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £699,656 to £605,098. The trustees note that main grant funding from Lewisham Council ended and that the organization is drawing from its investment fund to continue supporting work while actively seeking new funding sources. Despite the deficit, the trustees confirm they are satisfied with the financial results and have prepared the accounts on a going concern basis.
What the accounts disclose
“Grants, including capital grants; Government grants 94,267”
“The charity aims to retain at least 6 months' running costs in free unrestricted reserves.” — page 6
Public-sector contracts awarded
| Buyer | Contract | Awarded | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust | Women-Centred Domestic Abuse Advocacy Services | 06/12/2023 | £80k |
Trustees
- Dr Samantha Short
- Emmanuel Kormi
- Gillian Hart
- JILL MOUNTFORD
- Juliet Strurridge
- Kathrine Ann Dunbar
- Ravi Ravindran
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £143k | £231k |
| 31/03/2024 | £165k | £217k |
| 31/03/2023 | £201k | £192k |
| 31/03/2022 | £241k | £194k |
| 31/03/2021 | £225k | £237k |
Common questions
Is Community Advice Works financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £94,558 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £699,656 to £605,098. The trustees note that main grant funding from Lewisham Council ended and that the organization is drawing from its investment fund to continue supporting work while actively seeking new funding sources. Despite the deficit, the trustees confirm they are satisfied with the financial results and have prepared the accounts on a going concern basis. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds Community Advice Works?
Funders whose own accounts filings name Community Advice Works as a grant recipient include Besson Street Trust.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Besson Street Trust | FY2022 | £5k | weekly drop-in |
| Besson Street Trust | FY2023 | £4k | welfare advice session (Note: Text states 'received 437 enquiries', but context implies funding/support. However, looking at Note 15, there is no specific line |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/04/2024 | £160k | Community Advice Works - Community Advice Drop-in |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/06/2006 | £5k | Lewisham Advice Forum |