SEEDS OF HOPE
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Objects
TO PROMOTE THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF ST. BARNABAS KINGSHURST SITUATED AT KINGSHURST, BIRMINGHAM AND THE NEIGHBOURHOOD THEREOF WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, RACE OR OF POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINION BY ADVANCING EDUCATION, RELIEVING POVERTY AND PROVIDING FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION AND OTHER LEISURE-TIME OCCUPATION WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR SAID INHABITANTS
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a profit for the year of £4,259, bringing total net assets to £33,688. The trustees acknowledge that the company is entitled to exemption from the requirement to obtain an audit under the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements were prepared in accordance with the special provisions for small companies.
What the accounts disclose
“Seeds of Hope's policy on reserves is to only hold working capital and monies raised for specific purposes.” — page 4
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 03861415
- Equity: £15k
- Average employees: 1
Company officers (Companies House)
- SMITH, Valerie on trustee list
- BATES, Jacqueline Mary on trustee list
- FOLLOWS, Alvin John on trustee list
- BRETT, Barrie John on trustee list
- POCOCK, Jayne on trustee list
- BATES, Jacqueline Mary
Trustees
- BARRIE BRETT
- JAYNE POCOCK
- Jacqueline Mary Bates
- Valerie Smith
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £42k | £38k |
| 31/12/2023 | £32k | £36k |
| 31/12/2022 | £51k | £43k |
| 31/12/2021 | £29k | £26k |
| 31/12/2020 | £40k | £34k |
Common questions
Is SEEDS OF HOPE financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a profit for the year of £4,259, bringing total net assets to £33,688. The trustees acknowledge that the company is entitled to exemption from the requirement to obtain an audit under the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements were prepared in accordance with the special provisions for small companies.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/09/2018 | £10k | The Tuesday Group |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 26/09/2016 | £21k | "In Cahoots With Your Local Roots" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/10/2015 | £8k | Looking at Living Life to the full. |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/11/2005 | £66k | Meeting point for the community |