THREE SPIRES FAMILY SUPPORT TRUST
To practically support vulnerable families in Coventry, helping them to build relationships & networks though the provision of a Christian city centre parenting support project called Coffee Tots. We provide a safe space within a cafe setting for parents with young children with activities for children & training in life skills for parents as well as practical help & support and a listening ear.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds decreased from £25,426 to £9,683 during the year, while the charity maintained a reserves policy target of two months' expenditure. The trustees report that they have assessed major risks and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure, noting that future grant payments will cover costs into 2027.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charitable company that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to two month’s expenditure.” — page 15
“Key management remuneration totals £67,253 (2024: £66,382). This includes £35,989 (2024: £35,788) in respect of consultancy fees.” — page 30
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (19/12/2024)
Trustees
- JEAN HOWARD
- James Kevin McCabe
- Jane Margaret Lyndall Williams
- Jayne Davies
- Margaret Ruth Parker
- Naomi Grew
- PAUL STEPHEN MORRIS
- Sarah Jane Ockenden
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £261k | £258k |
| 31/12/2024 | £238k | £250k |
| 31/12/2023 | £210k | £226k |
| 31/12/2022 | £199k | £193k |
| 31/12/2021 | £171k | £148k |
Common questions
Is THREE SPIRES FAMILY SUPPORT TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds decreased from £25,426 to £9,683 during the year, while the charity maintained a reserves policy target of two months' expenditure. The trustees report that they have assessed major risks and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure, noting that future grant payments will cover costs into 2027. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THREE SPIRES FAMILY SUPPORT TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THREE SPIRES FAMILY SUPPORT TRUST as a grant recipient include THE FORTE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, THE ALAN EDWARD HIGGS CHARITY, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY, COVENTRY, THE BISHOP RADFORD TRUST, WEST ORCHARD UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE FORTE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £90k | 50% of project costs over 3‑years for a First 1000 Days parenting course at a family support charity in Coventry. |
| THE ALAN EDWARD HIGGS CHARITY | FY2023 | £6k | To improve the lives and life opportunities of vulnerable children in Coventry |
| THE ALAN EDWARD HIGGS CHARITY | FY2024 | £6k | To improve the lives and life opportunities of vulnerable children in Coventry |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY, COVENTRY | FY2024 | £2k | Missionary and charitable giving |
| THE BISHOP RADFORD TRUST | FY2023 | £2k | Support for Bridge programme which includes an art group, creative and music group, and positive voices which have been developed to help support parents who ar |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY, COVENTRY | FY2021 | £2k | Coffee Tots |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY, COVENTRY | FY2022 | £1k | Missionary and charitable giving |
| WEST ORCHARD UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY | FY2023 | £900 | |
| WEST ORCHARD UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY | FY2022 | £500 | |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF WHITNASH | FY2022 | £50 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 02/04/2025 | £260k | Coffee Tots - Family Cafe/Parenting Project |
| Postcode Lottery | 30/09/2024 | £12k | Unrestricted Funding |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/10/2022 | £10k | Coffee Tots Connects |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/09/2016 | £10k | Best Start - Targeting the first 1000 days of a childs life and being |