EASTWOOD VOLUNTEER BUREAU AND FOOD BANK
To benefit the inhabitants of Eastwood and its environs by providing services to support the local community and to recruit and train volunteers to run them.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a net surplus of £23,595 for the year, increasing its total unrestricted funds to £74,636. The trustees state that the funding of schemes remains a cause for concern due to dependence on charitable funding, and there is an ongoing unfair dismissal claim. The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme and has no trading subsidiaries.
What the accounts disclose
“Rental income 58,128” — page 16
“Overall Total Reserves Required: £32,046” — page 7
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (31/08/2021)
Trustees
- Lesley Denise Grand-Scruttonchair
- ANDREW BAIN
- Anne Glew
- Anthony David Harper
- Colin Cooper
- Jackie Smith
- Jacqueline Harwood
- Ken Woodhead
- YVONNE ANNETTE HAWTHORNE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £92k | £68k |
| 31/03/2024 | £58k | £63k |
| 31/03/2023 | £54k | £54k |
| 31/03/2022 | £46k | £48k |
| 31/03/2021 | £46k | £57k |
Common questions
Is EASTWOOD VOLUNTEER BUREAU AND FOOD BANK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a net surplus of £23,595 for the year, increasing its total unrestricted funds to £74,636. The trustees state that the funding of schemes remains a cause for concern due to dependence on charitable funding, and there is an ongoing unfair dismissal claim. The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme and has no trading subsidiaries. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds EASTWOOD VOLUNTEER BUREAU AND FOOD BANK?
Funders whose own accounts filings name EASTWOOD VOLUNTEER BUREAU AND FOOD BANK as a grant recipient include THE THOMAS FARR CHARITY.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE THOMAS FARR CHARITY | FY2023 | £5k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 09/07/2014 | £10k | ICT Renewal and Enhancement Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/12/2009 | £3k | Update IT equipment in our offices |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/04/2005 | £5k | Arts Activities |