HARBOUR BIDEFORD
A Drop in Centre for the homeless, vulnerable and socially disadvantaged individuals. We meet people at their point of need and offer food, warmth and friendship and through this contact build a relationship of mutual respect and trust. We work with a number of different local organisations and agencies who offer relevant support to help people take positive steps forward.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves of £89,985 are well in excess of the charity's stated policy target of £30,000. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted income exceeded expenditure by £22,625, resulting in a net surplus for the year. The charity was eligible for and received an independent examination rather than a full audit.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees have adopted a policy of maintaining sufficient reserves to enable the Charity to operate for a full year in the absence of any income. This is currently calculated as a sum of £30,000.” — page 3
Trustees
- ANDREW TREGONING
- ANNE BARRETT
- Andrew Philip Cox
- Jennifer Frances Thurston
- Maureen Elizabeth Farley
- Michael John Hare
- RICHARD CHARLES HOLWILL
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £50k | £25k |
| 31/03/2024 | £38k | £23k |
| 31/03/2023 | £24k | £11k |
| 31/03/2022 | £18k | £12k |
| 31/03/2021 | £7k | £23k |
Common questions
Is HARBOUR BIDEFORD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves of £89,985 are well in excess of the charity's stated policy target of £30,000. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted income exceeded expenditure by £22,625, resulting in a net surplus for the year. The charity was eligible for and received an independent examination rather than a full audit. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds HARBOUR BIDEFORD?
Funders whose own accounts filings name HARBOUR BIDEFORD as a grant recipient include THE BRIDGE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE BRIDGE TRUST | FY2023 | £3k | Other local charitable and community organisations |
| THE BRIDGE TRUST | FY2024 | £2k | |
| THE BRIDGE TRUST | FY2021 | £2k | |
| THE BRIDGE TRUST | FY2022 | £1k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 31/08/2025 | £15k | Millionaire Street 2025 08w2 |