THE FRIENDS OF THE ROSE BOWL
To support the Rose Bowl Youth Club, Marquess Estate, Islington N1 or otherwise the youth of Islington to advance education and personal development and to provide facilities for recreation in the interest of social welfare.The aim is to provide facilities such as computers, arts, sports and musical equipment,and to provide funding so that the youth club is open for more sessions.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity made a surplus of £13,357 for the year ended 5 April 2025, with total funds increasing to £147,662. Per the trustees' report, the charity has unrestricted reserves of £136,363, of which £87,439 is designated for future running costs. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention during the examination of the financial statements.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees consider it prudent to allocate funds for our contribution to the future running costs of the Rose Bowl Centre of £87,439. This amount was calculated based on board-approved grants and expenditures authorised at a board meeting during the year, for payment in the year ending 5 April 2026.” — page 4
Trustees
- Sylvana Calonichair
- Dawn Marie Brindle
- GORDON GEDDES
- James John Dickson
- Keri June Fernie
- Laura Nyavie
- Maria Eleni Alivizatou
- Maria Marinos
- Paul Michael O'Donnell
- Tessa Elizabeth Warren
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £101k | £88k |
| 05/04/2024 | £96k | £79k |
| 05/04/2023 | £79k | £73k |
| 05/04/2022 | £55k | £58k |
| 05/04/2021 | £64k | £57k |
Common questions
Is THE FRIENDS OF THE ROSE BOWL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity made a surplus of £13,357 for the year ended 5 April 2025, with total funds increasing to £147,662. Per the trustees' report, the charity has unrestricted reserves of £136,363, of which £87,439 is designated for future running costs. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention during the examination of the financial statements. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE FRIENDS OF THE ROSE BOWL?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE FRIENDS OF THE ROSE BOWL as a grant recipient include CRIPPLEGATE FOUNDATION, Evelyn Partners Charitable Trust.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRIPPLEGATE FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £15k | Islington Giving Young Grant Makers |
| CRIPPLEGATE FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £3k | Islington Giving Catalyst Grants |
| CRIPPLEGATE FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £3k | Islington Giving Catalyst |
| CRIPPLEGATE FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £3k | Islington Giving Catalyst Grants |
| Evelyn Partners Charitable Trust | FY2024 | £0 | Employee grant support programme |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE HARROW MISSION | 1 | £450k |
| The Leathersellers' Foundation | 1 | £270k |
| THE CHILDHOOD TRUST | 1 | £263k |
| THE LONDON MARATHON CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £68k |
| THE KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA FOUNDATION | 1 | £25k |
| Young K&C | 1 | £19k |
| DR EDWARDS AND BISHOP KING'S FULHAM CHARITY | 1 | £16k |
| THE GOSLING FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £15k |
Charities like this
- ROSE HILL JUNIOR YOUTH CLUB
- BUSHEY RANGERS YOUTH AND FOOTBALL CLUB
- THE ROSAZ CHARITY
- THE MARLBURIAN CLUB CHARITABLE FUND
- EREWASH INDOOR BOWLS CENTRE
- HIGHBURY ROUNDHOUSE ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE FRIENDS OF THE ROSE BOWL | £101k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ROSE HILL JUNIOR YOUTH CLUB | £153k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BUSHEY RANGERS YOUTH AND FOOTBALL CLUB | £124k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ROSAZ CHARITY | £105k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE MARLBURIAN CLUB CHARITABLE FUND | £209k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| EREWASH INDOOR BOWLS CENTRE | £180k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |