FRIENDS OF CATHJA
The charity runs a daytime therapeutic workshop for people suffering from severe and enduring mental health problems. The workshop is situated on a barge on the Thames on West London . The barge is fitted out with woodworking equipment ant the members crate objects for their own use and appreciation.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds decreased significantly from £41,701 to £8,318 due to a net expenditure exceeding incoming resources. The charity reported a net cash outflow from operating activities of £33,507, resulting in a cash balance of £9,167 at year-end. The trustees have not required an audit, relying instead on an independent examination.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Alistair James St John Kingsleychair
- Christopher Merchant
- DAVID MORRIS
- Helen Montgomery-Smith
- Kate Thompson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £63k | £97k |
| 31/03/2024 | £111k | £90k |
| 31/03/2023 | £93k | £84k |
| 31/03/2022 | £103k | £120k |
| 31/03/2021 | £123k | £123k |
Common questions
Is FRIENDS OF CATHJA financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds decreased significantly from £41,701 to £8,318 due to a net expenditure exceeding incoming resources. The charity reported a net cash outflow from operating activities of £33,507, resulting in a cash balance of £9,167 at year-end. The trustees have not required an audit, relying instead on an independent examination. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Borough of Hounslow | 11/11/2019 | £15k | Grant to Friends of Cathja |
| London Borough of Hounslow | 19/11/2018 | £15k | Grant to Friends of Cathja |
| London Borough of Hounslow | 17/11/2017 | £20k | Grant to Friends of Cathja |
| London Borough of Hounslow | 15/11/2017 | £15k | Grant to Friends of Cathja |
| London Borough of Hounslow | 07/11/2016 | £500 | Grant to Friends of Cathja |
| London Borough of Hounslow | 12/11/2015 | £500 | Grant to Friends of Cathja |
| London Borough of Hounslow | 10/11/2015 | £15k | Grant to Friends of Cathja |
| London Borough of Hounslow | 23/07/2014 | £15k | Grant to Friends of Cathja |
| London Borough of Hounslow | 01/07/2014 | £499 | Grant to Friends of Cathja |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 27/09/2012 | £6k | Therapy through Creativity |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/02/2011 | £6k | Positive Images |