CARLISLE KEY
Work with young people aged 16-25 years of age who are homeless or experiencing housing & related issues by the provision of advice, support and accommodation
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income for the year was £373,836 against expenditure of £326,458, resulting in a net surplus. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £259,344, which the trustees confirm are maintained within their agreed policy range of three to six months of operating expenditure.
What the accounts disclose
“reserves are maintained within the agreed policy range of three to six months of operating expenditure” — page 8
Trustees
- Christopher Alan Wills
- JOHN MALLINSON
- Kieran Elf-Byers
- Pauline May Colla
- Roger Dobson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £374k | £326k |
| 31/03/2024 | £216k | £275k |
| 31/03/2023 | £287k | £265k |
| 31/03/2022 | £331k | £249k |
| 31/03/2021 | £355k | £248k |
Common questions
Is CARLISLE KEY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income for the year was £373,836 against expenditure of £326,458, resulting in a net surplus. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £259,344, which the trustees confirm are maintained within their agreed policy range of three to six months of operating expenditure. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds CARLISLE KEY?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CARLISLE KEY as a grant recipient include FRANCIS C SCOTT CHARITABLE TRUST, WATES FAMILY ENTERPRISE TRUST, THE HADFIELD CHARITABLE TRUST, E C GRAHAM'S CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT, STREETSMART-ACTION FOR THE HOMELESS.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRANCIS C SCOTT CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £60k | |
| FRANCIS C SCOTT CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2021 | £45k | |
| WATES FAMILY ENTERPRISE TRUST | FY2021 | £5k | Group Awards |
| THE HADFIELD CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £5k | Youth & Employment |
| THE HADFIELD CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £5k | Youth & Employment |
| E C GRAHAM'S CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | FY2022 | £1k | |
| STREETSMART-ACTION FOR THE HOMELESS | FY2024 | £0 | |
| E C GRAHAM'S CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | FY2023 | £0 | |
| FRANCIS C SCOTT CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £0 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation North East | 22/01/2026 | £5k | Grant to Carlisle Key |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/08/2025 | £20k | Key Supported Accommodation |
| Community Foundation North East | 24/07/2025 | £5k | Grant to Carlisle Key |
| Sport England | 12/08/2024 | £8k | Housing Activities |
| Community Foundation North East | 20/06/2024 | £5k | Grant to Carlisle Key |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 05/01/2024 | £20k | Supported Accomodation |
| Community Foundation North East | 02/02/2023 | £3k | Grant to Carlisle Key |
| Community Foundation North East | 11/08/2022 | £2k | Grant to Carlisle Key |
| Community Foundation North East | 15/07/2021 | £3k | A grant to Carlisle Key |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 05/02/2021 | £10k | Carlisle Key Drop-in Service |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/05/2018 | £10k | Carlisle Key Accommodation |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/02/2015 | £227k | Carlisle Key |
| Northern Rock Foundation | 11/12/2012 | £45k | Grant awarded to Carlisle Key (Cumbria) |
| Northern Rock Foundation | 09/03/2010 | £45k | Grant awarded to Carlisle Key (Cumbria) |
| Northern Rock Foundation | 09/12/2003 | £29k | Grant awarded to Carlisle Key (Cumbria) |
| Northern Rock Foundation | 21/12/1999 | £10k | Grant awarded to Carlisle Key (North West) |