IRISH COMMUNITY SERVICES
We run Irish themed events online and in person, as well as Tea Cake Club's and have the following projects. Advice and Advocacy, Elders Outreach, Carers Support, Volunteers project, Out & About project & Memory Services project.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £122,832, which is above the trustees' stated policy target of £75,120 (equivalent to three months of payroll). The charity reported a net expenditure of £26,655 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £149,486 to £122,832, though it remains solvent with positive net current assets.
What the accounts disclose
“Total 152,720 338,796 491,516” — page 14
“Ewings & Co Solicitors is a related party as it is owned by P. Ewings, a Trustee.”
“P Buns received £99 (2024: £80) for the reimbursement of travel expenses.” — page 24
“Ewings & Co Solicitors is a related party as it is owned by P. Ewings, a Trustee.”
“P Buns received £99 (2024: £80) for the reimbursement of travel expenses.” — page 24
Trustees
- PATRICK ANTHONY FRANCIS BURNSchair
- Cassandra Grice
- Eamonn Dillon
- Mark McCormack
- Michael Vincent
- PAUL INGNATIUS EWINGS
- Vincent Dignam
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £492k | £518k |
| 31/03/2024 | £423k | £443k |
| 31/03/2023 | £459k | £393k |
| 31/03/2022 | £316k | £317k |
| 31/03/2021 | £319k | £335k |
Common questions
Is IRISH COMMUNITY SERVICES financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £122,832, which is above the trustees' stated policy target of £75,120 (equivalent to three months of payroll). The charity reported a net expenditure of £26,655 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £149,486 to £122,832, though it remains solvent with positive net current assets. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Simpson Wreford LLP.
Who funds IRISH COMMUNITY SERVICES?
Funders whose own accounts filings name IRISH COMMUNITY SERVICES as a grant recipient include THE IRELAND FUND OF GREAT BRITAIN, THE HABERDASHERS' FOUNDATION, LONDON CATALYST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE IRELAND FUND OF GREAT BRITAIN | FY2022 | £12k | |
| THE IRELAND FUND OF GREAT BRITAIN | FY2023 | £8k | |
| THE IRELAND FUND OF GREAT BRITAIN | FY2024 | £8k | |
| THE HABERDASHERS' FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £4k | Expansion of science provision |
| LONDON CATALYST | FY2023 | £2k | Community Choir: Singing for Wellbeing. |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Bridge Foundation | 26/11/2024 | £105k | Grant to Irish Community Services |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/03/2024 | £20k | Weekly Socials & Community Online Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 12/08/2021 | £200k | Irish Community Services |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/05/2021 | £10k | Keep the Community Connected |
| UK government | 28/07/2020 | £10k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 04/03/2015 | £10k | "Healing the wounds - The story of the Irish Community in South London" |
| City Bridge Foundation | 15/03/2012 | £73k | Grant to Irish Community Services |