THE KINGS HEDGES FAMILY SUPPORT PROJECT
1) To educate families and the public in better standards of childcare, and in the importance of sound relations between parents and children for the maintenance and enrichment of family life2) The relief of poverty and provision of recreational facilities or other leisure time occupatation in the interests of social welfare with the object of improving the conditions of life
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a net expenditure of £15,945 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £78,242 to £62,297. Unrestricted reserves stood at £18,326, which the trustees state is equivalent to just under two months of expenses, exceeding their policy target of one month's overhead costs. The accounts were subject to an independent examination with no material matters reported.
What the accounts disclose
“The Charity seeks to hold a minimum of one month's overhead costs in reserve” — page 4
Funders the charity credits
- The National Lottery
- Awards for All
- Cambridge City Council
- The Sobell Foundation
- St James’ Place Charitable Foundation
- Masonic Charitable Foundation
- Clarion
- The Outlook Fund
- Garfield Weston
- The Evelyn Trust
- Comic Relief
- Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP
- The St Andrews Church Mission and Giving Fund
- Cambridgeshire Community Foundation
- Local Co-Op
Trustees
- SUSAN LOUISA LISTERchair
- Alexandra Rebecca Wynick
- Jessica Richardson
- Nicola Wallis
- Susan Davis
- victoria Cornwell
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £134k | £150k |
| 31/03/2024 | £125k | £128k |
| 31/03/2023 | £118k | £110k |
| 31/03/2022 | £88k | £92k |
| 31/03/2021 | £73k | £87k |
Common questions
Is THE KINGS HEDGES FAMILY SUPPORT PROJECT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a net expenditure of £15,945 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £78,242 to £62,297. Unrestricted reserves stood at £18,326, which the trustees state is equivalent to just under two months of expenses, exceeding their policy target of one month's overhead costs. The accounts were subject to an independent examination with no material matters reported. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE KINGS HEDGES FAMILY SUPPORT PROJECT?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE KINGS HEDGES FAMILY SUPPORT PROJECT as a grant recipient include THE WOODWARD CHARITABLE TRUST, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHESTERTON ST ANDREW.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE WOODWARD CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £1k | |
| THE WOODWARD CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £750 | |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHESTERTON ST ANDREW | FY2023 | £200 | Support for families during cost of living crisis |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/07/2025 | £20k | Ready for the Future with KHFSP |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/12/2021 | £10k | The Kings Hedges Family Support Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/08/2019 | £10k | The Kings Hedges Family Support Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 09/02/2015 | £398k | Mondays and Wednesdays Together |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 12/06/2012 | £187k | Thursdays Together |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/02/2010 | £294k | Mondays Together and Wednesdays Together |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/10/2006 | £164k | Thursday's Together |