COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT SUPPORT ORGANISATION LIMITED
Education and Community Support (Community Development/Engagement) in United Kingdom and in Kaningo, Sierra Leone.Working on current projects in UK are in community centres, church halls and where support is needed. This includes working with children and families, young adults and older people.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £1,340 for the year ended 31 January 2025, resulting in total funds decreasing to £2,697. The trustees acknowledge a shortfall of £2,400 against their stated reserve target of £5,000. While the independent examiner confirmed no material matters were identified, the charity notes risks related to reliance on grants and donations.
What the accounts disclose
“There is a shortfall of £2,400 in the target reserve.” — page 4
“The trustees agreed to pay Rita Edmond £225 per month as a trustee's allowance for the time spent on running the charity and administration of the project. The total allowance paid for the year is £900.” — page 10
“The trustees paid James Sasey £445 to process the pledge for the Big Give campaign in November 2024” — page 10
“The trustees agreed to pay Rita Edmond £225 per month as a trustee's allowance for the time spent on running the charity and administration of the project. The total allowance paid for the year is £900.” — page 10
“The trustees paid James Sasey £445 to process the pledge for the Big Give campaign in November 2024” — page 10
“The trustees agreed to pay Rita Edmond £225 per month as a trustee's allowance for the time spent on running the charity and administration of the project. The total allowance paid for the year is £900.” — page 10
“The trustees paid James Sasey £445 to process the pledge for the Big Give campaign in November 2024” — page 10
Trustees
- Rita Edmondchair
- COMFORT OLAOSEBIKAN
- James Abdulai Sesay
- Marjorie Ann Brabazon
- NATASHA DIN-GABISI
- Shamick Edmond
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/01/2025 | £28k | £29k |
| 31/01/2024 | £29k | £33k |
| 31/01/2023 | £22k | £19k |
| 31/01/2022 | £17k | £16k |
| 31/01/2021 | £17k | £16k |
Common questions
Is COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT SUPPORT ORGANISATION LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £1,340 for the year ended 31 January 2025, resulting in total funds decreasing to £2,697. The trustees acknowledge a shortfall of £2,400 against their stated reserve target of £5,000. While the independent examiner confirmed no material matters were identified, the charity notes risks related to reliance on grants and donations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT SUPPORT ORGANISATION LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT SUPPORT ORGANISATION LIMITED as a grant recipient include ROTHERHITHE CONSOLIDATED CHARITIES.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROTHERHITHE CONSOLIDATED CHARITIES | FY2025 | £4k | Grants to organisations |
| ROTHERHITHE CONSOLIDATED CHARITIES | FY2024 | £3k | Grants to organisations |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/09/2025 | £19k | EAT WELL TO STAY WELL FOREVER |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 27/01/2023 | £10k | EAT WELL TO STAY WELL NEIGHBOURHOOD HUB |