THE FURZEDOWN PROJECT
The Furzedown Project is an activities day centre for older people living in South West London. The Project is a community of warm, friendly over sixties who want to meet new people, keep active and learn new skills. We offer a range of activities including art classes, Asian Friendship Group, bingo, computer support, Keep Fit, singing,, summer outings, a drop-in facility and much more.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £120,210 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income rising to £330,901. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stood at £116,195, which is below the stated policy target of six months' operating costs. The trustees confirm that resources are adequate to continue as a going concern with no material uncertainties.
What the accounts disclose
“The policy aims to have sufficient free reserves equivalent to at least six months’ operating costs.”
Funders the charity credits
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Graham Michael Loveland
- Jeff Pickering
- John Bartholomew
- Lucy Elizabeth Sayce
- Marion Lesage
- Prasantha Sugunasingha
- Susan Pearson
- Susan Wardrop-Rougeon
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £331k | £211k |
| 31/03/2024 | £185k | £189k |
| 31/03/2023 | £116k | £235k |
| 31/03/2022 | £134k | £186k |
| 31/03/2021 | £220k | £152k |
Common questions
Is THE FURZEDOWN PROJECT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £120,210 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income rising to £330,901. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stood at £116,195, which is below the stated policy target of six months' operating costs. The trustees confirm that resources are adequate to continue as a going concern with no material uncertainties. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE FURZEDOWN PROJECT?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE FURZEDOWN PROJECT as a grant recipient include THE GRAND LODGE OF MARK MASTER MASONS' FUND OF BENEVOLENCE, THE VICTORIA FOUNDATION, SKIPTON BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE GRAND LODGE OF MARK MASTER MASONS' FUND OF BENEVOLENCE | FY2025 | £35k | Grant to other charities |
| THE VICTORIA FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £25k | Accessible Transport |
| SKIPTON BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £5k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 02/06/2023 | £41k | Furzedown Farmers |
| City Bridge Foundation | 18/11/2019 | £1k | Eco audit to Furzedown Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/03/2013 | £216k | The Furzedown Project Outreach Service |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/12/2010 | £10k | Fit at Furzedown: tailored exercise for health and life |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/05/2004 | £5k | Day centre activity for older people |