MELTON AND DISTRICT FURNITURE PROJECT
To collect freely donated furniture and to make this available for re-use to anyone in receipt of a state benefit. Additionally to provide work experience placements to volunteers and unemployed people who wish to return to the workplace.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a net increase in funds, carrying forward total assets of £91,808 against unrestricted reserves of £71,454. The trustees report that the project was steered into a healthy position, although they noted that replacing a fuel storage tank took some reserves. The charity maintains a reserves policy for capital asset replacement and emergency staff costs.
What the accounts disclose
“The directors have established a policy whereby reserves are set aside for capital asset replacement for staff costs in case emergency cover is required, and for redundancies.” — page 6
Trustees
- IVOR RUDDLEchair
- Fran Hearn
- GLORIA BLANEY
- Graham Greaves
- LEANDA SMALLEY
- MERELYN GREAVES
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £84k | £66k |
| 31/03/2024 | £110k | £107k |
| 31/03/2023 | £113k | £112k |
| 31/03/2022 | £95k | £89k |
| 31/03/2021 | £100k | £81k |
Common questions
Is MELTON AND DISTRICT FURNITURE PROJECT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a net increase in funds, carrying forward total assets of £91,808 against unrestricted reserves of £71,454. The trustees report that the project was steered into a healthy position, although they noted that replacing a fuel storage tank took some reserves. The charity maintains a reserves policy for capital asset replacement and emergency staff costs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.