PLYMOUTH CENTRE FOR FAITHS AND CULTURAL DIVERSITY
To promote the forum for interfaith and intercultural activities; To provide a resource centre for schools and the wider community; To support schools in teaching the syllabus for religious education.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £39,198 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total unrestricted and restricted reserves of £68,908. The filing confirms the company is a guarantee company with no share capital and no fixed assets, and notes that the website was mainly down during the period due to administrative difficulties. The independent examiner reported no matters requiring attention, indicating the accounts comply with statutory requirements.
What the accounts disclose
“No direct expenditure has been made on Fundraising and Publicity.” — page 16
“Tess Blight, David Salter, Arezoo Farahzad (Trustees) and Sara Wells (Staff) all served on SACRE during 2024 / 2025. PCFCD was also given a SACRE grant for £3000” — page 5
“Arezoo Farahzad and David Salter contributed to aiding the work of the Pastoral Spiritual Support department of Plymouth university as Faith Advisors and members of the steering group.”
“Tess Blight, David Salter, Arezoo Farahzad (Trustees) and Sara Wells (Staff) all served on SACRE during 2024 / 2025. PCFCD was also given a SACRE grant for £3000” — page 5
“Arezoo Farahzad and David Salter contributed to aiding the work of the Pastoral Spiritual Support department of Plymouth university as Faith Advisors and members of the steering group.”
Trustees
- AREZOO FARAHZADchair
- Cllr Sarah Allen
- Cllr Theresa Blight
- Dr David Charles Salter
- Dr JUDITH BECKMAN
- Rizwana Yussouf
- VALLABHDAS MAUDAS MESWANIA
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £82k | £43k |
| 31/03/2024 | £43k | £46k |
| 31/03/2023 | £48k | £48k |
| 31/03/2022 | £36k | £39k |
| 31/03/2021 | £34k | £19k |
Common questions
Is PLYMOUTH CENTRE FOR FAITHS AND CULTURAL DIVERSITY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £39,198 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total unrestricted and restricted reserves of £68,908. The filing confirms the company is a guarantee company with no share capital and no fixed assets, and notes that the website was mainly down during the period due to administrative difficulties. The independent examiner reported no matters requiring attention, indicating the accounts comply with statutory requirements. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 06/01/2005 | £4k | "This Group Promotes Awareness, And Education Of Religion, And Cultural Diversity. They Will Use Their Award To Set Up Two New Projects." |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 06/01/2005 | £4k | new ground |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 28/03/2002 | £5k | "A series of events exploring and celebrating cultural diversity will be held in the coming year." |