OFF THE FENCE TRUST LIMITED
The charity tackles homelessness in Brighton and Hove. This includes an outreach to people who are street homeless, a drop-in advice service, and supported accommodation. The charity also runs a befriending service for women and a schools project.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a net deficit of £243,851 for the year, which was fully covered by unrestricted reserves, leaving total funds at £1,439,117. The trustees state the charity is debt-free and retains ownership of two key properties, with a renewed fundraising strategy in place to ensure long-term stability. Reserves of £564,170 are held against a policy target of £375,000 (six months of running costs).
What the accounts disclose
“Key management personnel are considered to be the Chief Executive Officer. His remuneration in the current year amounts to £61,620” — page 20
“No employee received remuneration amounting to more than £60,000 in either year. Key management personnel are considered to be the Chief Executive Officer. His remuneration in the current year amounts to £61,620” — page 20
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (12/01/2015)
Trustees
- Aat Janet Shelley
- David Jonathan Mellard
- MATTHEW ALAN WEIR
- MAX MKANDAWIRE
- Simon James Ritchie
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £595k | £839k |
| 31/03/2024 | £684k | £922k |
| 31/03/2023 | £750k | £737k |
| 31/03/2022 | £1.2m | £720k |
| 31/03/2021 | £816k | £664k |
Common questions
Is OFF THE FENCE TRUST LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a net deficit of £243,851 for the year, which was fully covered by unrestricted reserves, leaving total funds at £1,439,117. The trustees state the charity is debt-free and retains ownership of two key properties, with a renewed fundraising strategy in place to ensure long-term stability. Reserves of £564,170 are held against a policy target of £375,000 (six months of running costs). Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of OFF THE FENCE TRUST LIMITED earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £61,620 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds OFF THE FENCE TRUST LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name OFF THE FENCE TRUST LIMITED as a grant recipient include THE MAURICE AND HILDA LAING CHARITABLE TRUST, THE BEATRICE LAING TRUST, THE PRET FOUNDATION, THE SUSSEX COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE MAURICE AND HILDA LAING CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2021 | £50k | Purchase of Premises for Gateway Project |
| THE BEATRICE LAING TRUST | FY2022 | £25k | Refurbishment of Premises for women's Gateway Project |
| THE PRET FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £11k | |
| THE PRET FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £10k | |
| THE SUSSEX COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £10k | |
| THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED | FY2024 | £7k | Poverty |
| THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED | FY2023 | £5k | Poverty |
| THE PRET FOUNDATION | FY2021 | £5k | |
| SEEDFIELD TRUST | FY2024 | £4k | |
| THE DE BRYE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £2k | |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY, BALCOMBE | FY2023 | £600 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 02/02/2026 | £10k | “I Know My Options” Gateway Employability Pathway |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/02/2025 | £10k | Gateway Women’s Centre (Programme Pathway Pilot) |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/12/2023 | £10k | AntiFreeze (Winter Focus) |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/11/2022 | £10k | Helping our Homeless survive the Winter |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/06/2021 | £10k | Providing showers and laundry services within the Empower Centre |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/05/2020 | £10k | Re-connecting vulnerable women |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE PRUDENCE TRUST | 1 | £193k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. JOHN'S, WALTON | 1 | £100k |
| THE NISBET TRUST | 1 | £100k |
| FOWLER SMITH AND JONES TRUST | 1 | £90k |
| THE ALMOND TRUST | 1 | £40k |
| THE JOHN HORSEMAN TRUST | 1 | £20k |
| THE ROSAZ CHARITY | 1 | £17k |
| ESSEX COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £15k |
Charities like this
- OFF THE STREETS
- BRIGHTON AND HOVE CITY MISSION
- THE FENCE CLUB TRUST FUND
- BRIGHTON AND HOVE ESTATES CONSERVATION TRUST
- THE CHRISTOPHER AND HENRY OLDFIELD TRUST
- HELP BRISTOL'S HOMELESS CHARITY
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OFF THE FENCE TRUST LIMITED | £595k | £61,620 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| OFF THE STREETS | £270k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BRIGHTON AND HOVE CITY MISSION | £380k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE FENCE CLUB TRUST FUND | £192k | — | 0 | unclear | 131.0% | no doubt |
| BRIGHTON AND HOVE ESTATES CONSERVATION TRUST | £150k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE CHRISTOPHER AND HENRY OLDFIELD TRUST | £334k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |