Heart of BS13 Ltd
Our activities in South Bristol are designed to promote health and well-being by: Developing knowledge of, and opportunities for food growing, nutrition and cooking; Increasing access to affordable fresh produce and wholefoods;Offering one-to-one support to reduce mental and emotional stress; Providing opportunities for regular physical activity.
Objects
TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT HEALTH AND TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENT IN HARTCLIFFE AND THE SURROUNDING AREA
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the financial year with a small surplus overall and increased unrestricted reserves by almost £10,000. Per the trustees' report, the charity has sufficient reserves and resources to continue operating as a going concern for at least twelve months. The charity operates a defined contribution pension plan and has no debt.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees have established a policy whereby unrestricted funds not committed or invested in tangible fixed assets should remain between three and six months of core operating expenditure.” — page 10
“Alistair Dale (CEO) is a trustee of Hartcliffe City Farm (charity no 1212299). During the year Hartcliffe City Farm provided resources and rental services to Heart of BS13 Ltd totalling £1,220 (2024: £1,202). In addition, Heart of BS13 Ltd invoiced Hartcliffe City Farm for supplies totalling £50 (2025: £320)” — page 26
“Phil Haughton (Trustee) is a director of The Better Food Company (Co no: 03682509). During the year, food products totalling £3,674 (2024: £14,935) were provided to The Better Food Company.” — page 26
“Alistair Dale (CEO) is a trustee of Hartcliffe City Farm (charity no 1212299). During the year Hartcliffe City Farm provided resources and rental services to Heart of BS13 Ltd totalling £1,220 (2024: £1,202). In addition, Heart of BS13 Ltd invoiced Hartcliffe City Farm for supplies totalling £50 (2025: £320)” — page 26
“Phil Haughton (Trustee) is a director of The Better Food Company (Co no: 03682509). During the year, food products totalling £3,674 (2024: £14,935) were provided to The Better Food Company.” — page 26
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2026
- Volunteers: 50
- Government income: £52,659 — grants £52,659 (4); 13% of the £414,043 total gross income on the same return
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2025
- Volunteers: 35
- Government income: £94,708 — grants £94,708 (3); 23% of the £417,686 total gross income on the same return
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2024
- Volunteers: 600
- Government income: £85,062 — grants £85,062 (6); 15% of the £572,569 total gross income on the same return
Annual return filing dates (Charity Commission record)
Of its last 5 annual returns with a recorded received date, 1 was received after the due date: year ending 31/03/2023 (received 20/02/2024, 20 days after the 31/01/2024 due date).
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 03845230
Company officers (Companies House)
- SETTY, Hema, Dr on trustee list
- OATEN-BROMLEY, Jennifer Anne on trustee list
- ABBOTT, Laura Beatrice on trustee list
- HURFORD, Tristan Stephen James on trustee list
- EVANS, Catherine Joanne on trustee list
- WHALE, Sue on trustee list
- HAUGHTON, Phil Hugh Michael on trustee list
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2024)
Trustees
- Phil Haughtonchair
- Catherine Joanne Evans
- Dr Hema Setty
- Jennifer Oaten-Bromley
- Laura Beatrice Abbott
- Sue Whale
- Tristan Stephen James Hurford
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £414k | £394k |
| 31/03/2025 | £418k | £494k |
| 31/03/2024 | £573k | £529k |
| 31/03/2023 | £523k | £444k |
| 31/03/2022 | £513k | £499k |
Common questions
Is Heart of BS13 Ltd financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the financial year with a small surplus overall and increased unrestricted reserves by almost £10,000. Per the trustees' report, the charity has sufficient reserves and resources to continue operating as a going concern for at least twelve months. The charity operates a defined contribution pension plan and has no debt. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds Heart of BS13 Ltd?
Funders whose own accounts filings name Heart of BS13 Ltd as a grant recipient include QUARTET COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, FEEDING BRISTOL, THE OVO CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, THE NISBET TRUST, JOHN JAMES BRISTOL FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| QUARTET COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2021 | £90k | 3 grants totalling |
| FEEDING BRISTOL | FY2024 | £27k | Household Support Fund |
| FEEDING BRISTOL | FY2023 | £26k | Household Support Fund distribution |
| THE OVO CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £25k | |
| THE OVO CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £25k | |
| FEEDING BRISTOL | FY2025 | £25k | Household Support Fund |
| THE NISBET TRUST | FY2025 | £15k | |
| JOHN JAMES BRISTOL FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £12k | Reducing financial and food poverty |
| THE NISBET TRUST | FY2024 | £11k | |
| THE NISBET TRUST | FY2023 | £10k | |
| JOHN JAMES BRISTOL FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £10k | Health |
| THE MERCHANT VENTURERS CHARITY | FY2021 | £10k | Community and social |
| JOHN JAMES BRISTOL FOUNDATION | FY2021 | £10k | Health |
| CLA CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £5k | |
| THE BRISTOL COMMONWEALTH SOCIETY | FY2022 | £250 | donation |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/08/2026 | £20k | Community Big Lunch |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/08/2023 | £10k | MH Heart of BS13 'at risk' youth activity summer project |
| Crowdfunder | 05/04/2022 | £4k | Local Action Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 02/07/2021 | £10k | Community design and engagement for a climate education hub in BS13 |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/07/2015 | £8k | Raising a Roundhouse |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 06/01/2014 | £10k | Coping in tough times |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 09/09/2010 | £7k | Get a life and feel better about yourself |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/01/2007 | £10k | Beyond the allotment |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| MIND (THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH) | 1 | £2.1m |
| The Caledonia Investments Charitable Foundation | 1 | £161k |
| THE EDWARD GOSTLING FOUNDATION | 1 | £135k |
| Jill and Norman Franklin Trust | 1 | £114k |
| THE ALBERT HUNT TRUST | 1 | £25k |
| THE LAWSON TRUST CIO | 1 | £20k |
| THE NORTHWICK TRUST | 1 | £16k |
| E C GRAHAM BELFORD CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | 1 | £15k |
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- DHEKBHAL
- EASTHANDS
- South East London Mind Limited
- BRISTOL MIND
- BLYTH STAR ENTERPRISES LIMITED
- SHAFTESBURY PARK
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heart of BS13 Ltd | £414k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| DHEKBHAL | £841k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| EASTHANDS | £72k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| South East London Mind Limited | £8.3m | £80,000 to £90,000 | 3 | within | — | no doubt |
| BRISTOL MIND | £571k | — | 0 | unclear | 13.0% | no doubt |
| BLYTH STAR ENTERPRISES LIMITED | £2.6m | — | 2 | above | — | no doubt |