Support Cambridgeshire
THE FORUM IS ESTABLISHED TO PROMOTE AND IMPROVE THE EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF REGISTERED CHARITIES IN HUNTINGDONSHIRE AND THE SURROUNDING AREA IN DIRECT PURSUIT OF THIER OBJECTIVES, BY THE PROVISION OF ADVICE, TRAINING AND INFORMATION ON THE EFFICIENT AND PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT OF RESOURCES.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure deficit of £51,577 for the year ended 31 March 2025, primarily due to the spending of restricted funds brought forward from the previous year. Despite this deficit, the charity holds free unrestricted reserves of £196,854, which is significantly above its stated policy target of £159,683, and maintains healthy cash balances of £198,940.
What the accounts disclose
“H J Williams, Trustee of Hunts Forum is also a Director and shareholder of Keystone Marketing Limited. There were no related party transactions in the year.” — page 34
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- NOEL KEARNSchair
- Caroline Tyrrell-Jones
- Flora Raffai
- Karen Angela Ridley
- Mary Sanders
- Riva Elliott
- Sarah Stones
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £587k | £639k |
| 31/03/2024 | £443k | £568k |
| 31/03/2023 | £308k | £469k |
| 31/03/2022 | £690k | £392k |
| 31/03/2021 | £394k | £350k |
Common questions
Is Support Cambridgeshire financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure deficit of £51,577 for the year ended 31 March 2025, primarily due to the spending of restricted funds brought forward from the previous year. Despite this deficit, the charity holds free unrestricted reserves of £196,854, which is significantly above its stated policy target of £159,683, and maintains healthy cash balances of £198,940. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/03/2024 | £495k | Support Fenland |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/06/2018 | £10k | Never Alone in Soham |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/06/2010 | £8k | Hunts Forum Information Technology |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/01/2007 | £3k | Training for Voluntary Groups |