THE MAYPOLE PROJECT
The charity provides counselling and inclusive activities to children and young people who are have complex medical needs/disabilities across the UK but focussed in South East London.The charity also provides support services: consultancy, training, supervision and counselling to allied professionals
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £30,450 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds. Free reserves stood at £138,933, which the trustees note is below their policy target of one year's operating costs, though they remain committed to rebuilding reserves.
What the accounts disclose
“As of 31 May 2025, free reserves were £138,933, which is equivalent to 4.6 months operating costs. This is below the target”
“Sally J Flatteau Taylor received remuneration of £23,382 (2024: £39,543) during the year.” — page 26
Trustees
- Alan James Eldridge
- Bundna Jaswal
- Christopher John Story
- David William Randolph Morrison
- Debra Ann Parker
- Gill Robinson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/05/2025 | £378k | £409k |
| 31/05/2024 | £442k | £351k |
| 31/05/2023 | £278k | £338k |
| 31/05/2022 | £267k | £285k |
| 31/05/2021 | £260k | £243k |
Common questions
Is THE MAYPOLE PROJECT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £30,450 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds. Free reserves stood at £138,933, which the trustees note is below their policy target of one year's operating costs, though they remain committed to rebuilding reserves. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE MAYPOLE PROJECT?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE MAYPOLE PROJECT as a grant recipient include THE TRUE COLOURS TRUST, The Merchant Taylors' Foundation, THE LAWSON TRUST CIO, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF GREEN STREET GREEN AND PRATTS BOTTOM (ST. MARY'S WITH ALL SOULS), MAKERS OF PLAYING CARDS CHARITY.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE TRUE COLOURS TRUST | FY2024 | £30k | Towards the organisation’s core costs. |
| THE TRUE COLOURS TRUST | FY2025 | £10k | |
| The Merchant Taylors' Foundation | FY2022 | £10k | Other |
| THE LAWSON TRUST CIO | FY2022 | £5k | |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF GREEN STREET GREEN AND PRATTS BOTTOM (ST. MARY'S WITH ALL SOULS) | FY2023 | £1k | General funds |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF GREEN STREET GREEN AND PRATTS BOTTOM (ST. MARY'S WITH ALL SOULS) | FY2021 | £700 | |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF GREEN STREET GREEN AND PRATTS BOTTOM (ST. MARY'S WITH ALL SOULS) | FY2022 | £100 | Boxes, donations special collections & special events |
| MAKERS OF PLAYING CARDS CHARITY | FY2022 | £0 | Other charities for hardship |
| MAKERS OF PLAYING CARDS CHARITY | FY2025 | — | |
| MAKERS OF PLAYING CARDS CHARITY | FY2025 | — |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/01/2026 | £20k | Subsidised counselling for low-income families |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/10/2022 | £10k | Maypole Making Connections: connecting families across England |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/03/2021 | £192k | Maypole here for siblings |
| Sport England | 05/06/2020 | £6k | COVID-19 CEF |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/05/2020 | £9k | Maypole Online-Helpline Support |
| Greater London Authority | 01/10/2019 | £5k | Creating community through sports and activities |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 09/08/2018 | £10k | Here For Families |
| Greater London Authority | 01/09/2015 | £5k | Grant to The Maypole Project |
| City Bridge Foundation | 12/01/2012 | £24k | Grant to The Maypole Project |