COVO CONNECTING VOICES
COVO Connecting Voices delivers highly effective tailored services that address conflict, disaffection and underachievement in education. We offer training programmes & coaching based on emotional literacy with a focus on behaviour strategies and curriculum development. Work is based in; primary, secondary, supplementary schools, after-school locations, community centres, training centres.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £2,108 for the year ended 31 March 2025, compared to a surplus of £319 in the previous year. Free reserves decreased significantly from £2,703 to £595, driven by higher staff costs and other charges against turnover. The filing notes the company is a micro-entity entitled to audit exemption.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Chris Nembhard
- Helena Cantone
- LIONEL MCCALMAN
- UI PENG KHOO
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £38k | £40k |
| 31/03/2024 | £23k | £22k |
| 31/03/2023 | £21k | £19k |
| 31/03/2022 | £10k | £10k |
| 31/03/2021 | £9k | £8k |
Common questions
Is COVO CONNECTING VOICES financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £2,108 for the year ended 31 March 2025, compared to a surplus of £319 in the previous year. Free reserves decreased significantly from £2,703 to £595, driven by higher staff costs and other charges against turnover. The filing notes the company is a micro-entity entitled to audit exemption.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Borough of Southwark | 31/03/2024 | £1k | Grant to COVO connecting voices |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/03/2024 | £20k | Connected Voices |
| London Borough of Southwark | 01/04/2017 | £2k | Grant to Covo Connecting Voices |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 12/07/2012 | £10k | Fathers Early Years Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/03/2011 | £10k | Nursery parents and carers creative engagement project |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 06/10/2010 | £49k | "Past, present and future" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/12/2005 | £5k | Saturday School |