THE SPEARHEAD TRUST AT BELLS FARMHOUSE
The Spearhead Trust addresses a number of complex social issues within the community (www.spearheadtrust.org.uk). We engage with residents of all ages, ethnicity and from different backgrounds. The organisation has a Family Support worker and many volunteers. We are particularly proud of our pioneering approach in regards to community engagement and addressing cohesion issues within our community.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total unrestricted funds decreased from £47,989 to £45,872, while total net assets increased slightly to £61,590. The charity reported a net expenditure of £32,271 against total income of £192,366 for the year. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue.
What the accounts disclose
“one or more trustees has been paid remuneration or received other benefits from employment with the charity or a related entity.” — page 14
Trustees
- SYDNEY FORSTERchair
- Andrew Reid
- Benjamin Edward Davis
- DOROTHY FORSTER
- JOHN COLE
- Natalie Dare
- Qamar Qureshi
- STUART HANDLEY
- TRACEY COLE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £192k | £190k |
| 31/03/2024 | £178k | £182k |
| 31/03/2023 | £161k | £171k |
| 31/03/2022 | £115k | £105k |
| 31/03/2021 | £123k | £76k |
Common questions
Is THE SPEARHEAD TRUST AT BELLS FARMHOUSE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total unrestricted funds decreased from £47,989 to £45,872, while total net assets increased slightly to £61,590. The charity reported a net expenditure of £32,271 against total income of £192,366 for the year. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE SPEARHEAD TRUST AT BELLS FARMHOUSE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE SPEARHEAD TRUST AT BELLS FARMHOUSE as a grant recipient include Evelyn Partners Charitable Trust.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evelyn Partners Charitable Trust | FY2025 | £700 | Employee charitable collections |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/10/2024 | £379k | Moving Forward |
| Birmingham City Council | 23/09/2022 | £7k | Spearhead older people's lunch |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/03/2021 | £10k | Covid-19 Support |
| Birmingham City Council | 02/02/2021 | £10k | Gardening and Food Parcels for the Over 50s |
| UK government | 23/09/2020 | £10k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| Birmingham City Council | 05/06/2020 | £4k | Gardening and Food Bank Delivery for Over 50s |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/05/2020 | £14k | Covid 19 |
| Sport England | 07/05/2020 | £6k | COVID-19 CEF |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/07/2019 | £10k | Community Support |
| Birmingham City Council | 17/03/2019 | £2k | Coffee and Social Club for Over 50s |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/03/2015 | £10k | The Spearhead Health & Well Being Programme. |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/05/2008 | £10k | Spearhead Trust Sports Club |