BOOST FELIXSTOWE LTD
Boost is a faith-based charity operating in Felixstowe, Suffolk, pioneering partnerships between faith and education, working with churches and schools. BOOST employs a Chaplain who works within Felixstowe Academy to support staff and students, explore faith, and build community. This provision extends to primary schools to support young people in their transition to high school.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £22,824, which the trustees note equates to approximately 78% of annual running costs. This exceeds the stated reserves policy target of keeping at least three months of outgoings available. The financial review indicates an excess of income over expenditure for the year, with funding continuing at normal levels from regular supporters and grants.
What the accounts disclose
“The Reserves policy agreed by the Trustees is to keep at least 3 months of outgoings available.”
“The work of the Trust continues to be dependent on the financial support of the local churches and many individual supporters who give to the Trust monthly.” — page 4
Trustees
- ALAN JOHN PEATS
- Andrew John Crump
- Carole Baker
- Dr LYNDA CAROLE TEMPEST
- Fiona Susan Fisk
- MICHAEL JOHN WARNER
- Rev Christopher Hood
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £30k | £30k |
| 31/08/2024 | £45k | £40k |
| 31/08/2023 | £38k | £39k |
| 31/08/2022 | £39k | £34k |
| 31/08/2021 | £33k | £34k |
Common questions
Is BOOST FELIXSTOWE LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £22,824, which the trustees note equates to approximately 78% of annual running costs. This exceeds the stated reserves policy target of keeping at least three months of outgoings available. The financial review indicates an excess of income over expenditure for the year, with funding continuing at normal levels from regular supporters and grants. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds BOOST FELIXSTOWE LTD?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BOOST FELIXSTOWE LTD as a grant recipient include The Belstead Ganzoni Charitable Settlement, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF OLD FELIXTOWE.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Belstead Ganzoni Charitable Settlement | FY2023 | £2k | |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF OLD FELIXTOWE | FY2023 | £2k | Church Overseas |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF OLD FELIXTOWE | FY2024 | £2k | |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF OLD FELIXTOWE | FY2022 | £2k |