OPEN HANDS COVENTRY
Registered charity 1115626 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register
The principle activities of the charity is to benefit the public by the prevention of alcohol and substance misuse; the provision of a stable and supportive recovery houses for people recovering from alcoholism and substance misuse (and the eventual rehabilitation of those people) and extended outreach to other alcoholics and their families in Coventry and the Midlands
Causes: General Charitable Purposes · Education/training · The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives · The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty · Accommodation/housing · Other Charitable Purposes · Get email alerts
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity recorded a deficit on unrestricted funds of £4,578 for the 18-month period ended 29 November 2024, with unrestricted funds carried forward totaling £121,369. The trustees confirm the charity is in a solid financial position and expect it to be a going concern for at least the next 12 months. The charity relies heavily on Housing Benefit income, which exposes it to policy risks, but forecasts a surplus for the upcoming year.
Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Largest income source: Housing Benefits (69% of income)
“The principal funding sources remain unchanged from prior years, with 69% of all income provided by residents' Housing Benefits (2023: 69%).” — page 4
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: £105,000 (held: £116k)
“The reserve policy at the period end equates to approximately £100,871 (approximately 3 months running costs) but has been set at £105,000 to guard against the rising cost of living.” — page 4
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: Mr J S McCrea received remuneration totalling £38,850 and Rev A Norton received payments totalling £3,780.
“Over the 18 months to 29 November 2024 Mr J S McCrea received remuneration totalling £38,850 (2023: £32,550) and Rev A Norton received payments totalling £3,780 (2023: £2,948). Both are Trustees of the charity & received remuneration for services provided in managing the charity, not for their service as Trustees.” — page 14
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustee Rev Timothy Menezes is also a Trustee of the Birmingham Diocesan Trust who own the premises at Stoney Road which are provided free of charge to the charity to provide supported accommodation to its clients. The value of this ‘gift in kind’ has been included in these accounts (see note 9).
“Trustee Rev Timothy Menezes is also a Trustee of the Birmingham Diocesan Trust who own the premises at Stoney Road which are provided free of charge to the charity to provide supported accommodation to its clients. The value of this ‘gift in kind’ has been included in these accounts (see note 9).” — page 15
“Colm McCrea, the son of John McCrea, a Trustee was paid £3,900 during the period for providing accounting support services to the charity.” — page 15
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Colm McCrea, the son of John McCrea, a Trustee was paid £3,900 during the period for providing accounting support services to the charity.
“Trustee Rev Timothy Menezes is also a Trustee of the Birmingham Diocesan Trust who own the premises at Stoney Road which are provided free of charge to the charity to provide supported accommodation to its clients. The value of this ‘gift in kind’ has been included in these accounts (see note 9).” — page 15
“Colm McCrea, the son of John McCrea, a Trustee was paid £3,900 during the period for providing accounting support services to the charity.” — page 15
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 29/11/2024)
Reported reserves equal ~2.2 months of spending — in the bottom quarter for charities its size (median 7.0 months; benchmarks).
- REVEREND FATHER ANTHONY JOHN NORTONchair
- JOHN STEPHEN MCCREA
- Rev TIMOTHY MENEZES
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Birmingham City · Coventry City · Leicestershire · Warwickshire · Worcestershire
Income and spending
Common questions
Is OPEN HANDS COVENTRY financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity recorded a deficit on unrestricted funds of £4,578 for the 18-month period ended 29 November 2024, with unrestricted funds carried forward totaling £121,369. The trustees confirm the charity is in a solid financial position and expect it to be a going concern for at least the next 12 months. The charity relies heavily on Housing Benefit income, which exposes it to policy risks, but forecasts a surplus for the upcoming year. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
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