THE WOR HOOSE COMMUNITY PROJECT
Wor Hoose is a resident led project and neighbourhood hub with a strong community focus. We aim to bring people together to learn new skills and access services through a 'one stop shop' to improve everyones life changes, overcome barriers to build stronger networks, a better community and overall improve their quality of life.Activities include hardship support, welfare advice and family time,
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income for the year was £58,089, a decrease from the previous year, while total payments amounted to £62,187, resulting in a net deficit of £4,098. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £4,972, which the trustees noted represents less than four months of running costs against a policy target of three to six months. The charity is currently in a position where it is considering seeking to increase its reserves to meet its stated policy.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees feel that the reserves have reached a level, currently £4972 where they should now consider seeking to increase them as they currently represent less than 4 months of the running costs.”
Trustees
- Lynda Mary Hellenschair
- Anne Hogg
- Charlene Paterson
- David Henry Donaldson
- SALLYANN BLANEY
- ZOEY BLACKBURN
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £77k | £62k |
| 31/03/2024 | £69k | £64k |
| 31/03/2023 | £75k | £89k |
| 31/03/2022 | £151k | £104k |
| 31/03/2021 | £151k | £87k |
Common questions
Is THE WOR HOOSE COMMUNITY PROJECT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income for the year was £58,089, a decrease from the previous year, while total payments amounted to £62,187, resulting in a net deficit of £4,098. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £4,972, which the trustees noted represents less than four months of running costs against a policy target of three to six months. The charity is currently in a position where it is considering seeking to increase its reserves to meet its stated policy. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE WOR HOOSE COMMUNITY PROJECT?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE WOR HOOSE COMMUNITY PROJECT as a grant recipient include SKIPTON BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SKIPTON BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £2k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 02/02/2024 | £19k | Open to All Cafe Club |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/07/2023 | £8k | MH Summer Youth Activities |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/10/2022 | £10k | Wor Hoose in Walker Community Lunch Club |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/05/2020 | £10k | Wor Hoose Covid-19 Home but not Alone Group |
| The Mercers' Company | 08/10/2019 | £60k | Grant to wor hoose community project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/05/2018 | £8k | wor hoose cafe |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 09/12/2009 | £176k | Wor Hoose Salary & Running Costs |
| Northern Rock Foundation | 14/05/2002 | £45k | Grant awarded to Wor Hoose Community Project (Tyne & Wear) |