JENNYRUTH WORKSHOPS LTD
Registered charity 1093957 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as JENNYRUTH WORKSHOPS
The relief of people with learning disabilities by developing self-awareness, pride, dignity, confidence & social awareness. The charity gives training in the manufacture and sale of wooden, paper and fabric crafts involving all aspects of a commercial operation - purchasing, manufacturing, selling, packaging and despatch, health and safety, monies etc and dealing with the public at large.
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £23,674 for the year ended 31 May 2025, resulting in a decrease in net assets from £377,192 to £353,518. Per the trustees' report, the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £330,326, which it states is in line with its policy of holding around three months of reserves. The trustees confirm the charity remains in a healthy position with adequate resources to continue as a going concern.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Largest income source: Charitable activities (92% of income)
“Placement fees continue to be our primary source of revenue, accounting for around 70% of our income.” — page 5
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: around 3 months of reserves (held: £330k)
“In line with guidance from the Charity Commission, we currently hold around 3 months of reserves.” — page 5
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Placement income received from trustees, key management and their close families.
“During the year the charity received placement income totalling £2,655 (2024 - £22,414) from trustees, key management and their close families. The income was received without conditions and on equivalent terms to other parties.” — page 23
“During the year the charity incurred costs of £nil (2024 - £6,152) payable to the Newell brothers, close family members of key management, for construction and maintenance. These costs were on normal commercial terms.” — page 23
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Construction and maintenance costs incurred from Newell brothers, close family members of key management.
“During the year the charity received placement income totalling £2,655 (2024 - £22,414) from trustees, key management and their close families. The income was received without conditions and on equivalent terms to other parties.” — page 23
“During the year the charity incurred costs of £nil (2024 - £6,152) payable to the Newell brothers, close family members of key management, for construction and maintenance. These costs were on normal commercial terms.” — page 23
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Jennyruth Workshops (matched by registered charity number).
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Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/05/2025)
Reported reserves equal ~2.4 months of spending — below the median for charities its size (median 5.2 months; benchmarks).
Per its annual return, largest income source: Charitable activities (92% of income) — components as reported reconcile to the return’s total income; not from the accounts narrative.
Per its annual return, cost of raising funds: 1.2% of total income — below the median for charities its size (4.9%) (benchmarks).
- Don Grundychair
- DAVID ELSY · trustee of 1 other charity
- Deborah Sleep
- Jason Lewis
- Stuart Gill
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: North Yorkshire
Income and spending
Common questions
Is JENNYRUTH WORKSHOPS LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £23,674 for the year ended 31 May 2025, resulting in a decrease in net assets from £377,192 to £353,518. Per the trustees' report, the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £330,326, which it states is in line with its policy of holding around three months of reserves. The trustees confirm the charity remains in a healthy position with adequate resources to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds JENNYRUTH WORKSHOPS LTD?
Funders whose own accounts filings name JENNYRUTH WORKSHOPS LTD as a grant recipient include THE EDWARD GOSTLING FOUNDATION, THE WILL CHARITABLE TRUST, THE SHEARS FOUNDATION.
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