GREEN CITY ACTION
Food growing projects and activities with the local community of NE Sheffield, running a tool bank for residents, raising awareness of environmental issues.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves of £24,229 are held, which the trustees confirm is in line with their policy target of £20,000. The charity reports a net surplus for the year, with total income rising to £74,344 from £39,896 in the previous year. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters gave cause to believe the accounts were not prepared in accordance with applicable standards.
What the accounts disclose
“Our reserves policy is to hold free reserves to cover three months running and a fixed amount to cover staff redundancies and to help close the organisation – a total of £20,000 is required.” — page 8
“M Cook, trustee, is also a trustee of Friends of Abbeyfield Park (FoAP). The charity received £12,000 from FoAP in the year in relation to the joint project "Spital Hill Network", supported by Sheffield City Council ERF programme.” — page 17
“J Blacker's partner is employed by the charity - they received employee benefits of £18,638 during the year.” — page 17
“M Cook, trustee, is also a trustee of Friends of Abbeyfield Park (FoAP). The charity received £12,000 from FoAP in the year in relation to the joint project "Spital Hill Network", supported by Sheffield City Council ERF programme.” — page 17
“J Blacker's partner is employed by the charity - they received employee benefits of £18,638 during the year.” — page 17
Funders the charity credits
- National Lottery Awards for All
Trustees
- Saskia Beth Peetchair
- Hannah Cawley
- Julie Blacker
- STEPHEN COOKE
- Stephanie Jill Libby
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £74k | £64k |
| 31/03/2024 | £40k | £59k |
| 31/03/2023 | £50k | £40k |
| 31/03/2022 | £50k | £34k |
| 31/03/2021 | £42k | £43k |
Common questions
Is GREEN CITY ACTION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves of £24,229 are held, which the trustees confirm is in line with their policy target of £20,000. The charity reports a net surplus for the year, with total income rising to £74,344 from £39,896 in the previous year. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters gave cause to believe the accounts were not prepared in accordance with applicable standards. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds GREEN CITY ACTION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name GREEN CITY ACTION as a grant recipient include SHEFFIELD TOWN TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHEFFIELD TOWN TRUST | FY2025 | £2k | |
| SHEFFIELD TOWN TRUST | FY2022 | £2k | |
| SHEFFIELD TOWN TRUST | FY2022 | £1k | |
| SHEFFIELD TOWN TRUST | FY2023 | — | Annually recurring grant |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 29/04/2024 | £17k | Unrestricted Funding |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 27/01/2023 | £10k | Fruit For Families |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/03/2020 | £10k | Growing Together |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/09/2016 | £10k | The 'Grow, Harvest, Eat' project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/10/2014 | £10k | Womens Food Growing Project, Burngreave, NE Sheffield |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/02/2013 | £10k | NE Sheffield Community Toolbank |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/09/2011 | £9k | Feasibility Study of a Mushroom Farm in Sheffield, South Yorkshire |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/04/2006 | £5k | Open Space Theatre |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/08/2004 | £5k | There is no project name available for this record |