CATZERO
People of all ages, often with complex underlying issues, are supported to overcome the barriers that prevent them moving into education, training or employment. Our uniqueness comes from how we do things, not just what we do. Our experienced & dedicated team builds trust & confidence in individuals with programmes of self-analysis, development and challenge. The result is lasting personal change.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's free unrestricted reserves were £277,157, which the Trustees acknowledge do not meet their stated policy target of exceeding £500,000. The auditors confirmed that the financial statements are appropriately prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified. The charity reported a net income of £65,344 and total funds carried forward of £684,156.
What the accounts disclose
“The current level of free reserves are £277,157. The Charity realise that the current financial figures do not meet their stated reserves policy.”
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Trustees
- Deborah jean Oxley OBEchair
- Amelia Rose Budworth
- Carl Andrew
- Dr Henrietta Elizabeth Gresham Boyd
- James Mark Sharpley
- Joanne Hewson
- Judith Margaret Heaton QPM
- Simon John Smith
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £967k | £902k |
| 31/12/2023 | £796k | £794k |
| 31/12/2022 | £907k | £924k |
| 31/12/2021 | £862k | £859k |
| 31/12/2020 | £714k | £688k |
Common questions
Is CATZERO financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's free unrestricted reserves were £277,157, which the Trustees acknowledge do not meet their stated policy target of exceeding £500,000. The auditors confirmed that the financial statements are appropriately prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified. The charity reported a net income of £65,344 and total funds carried forward of £684,156. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Harris Lacey and Swain.
Who funds CATZERO?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CATZERO as a grant recipient include FISHMONGERS' COMPANY'S CHARITABLE TRUST, THE CORPORATION OF TRINITY HOUSE OF DEPTFORD STROND, MATTHEW GOOD FOUNDATION, Army Benevolent Fund, THE BARTLETT FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| FISHMONGERS' COMPANY'S CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £45k | Fisheries grants |
| THE CORPORATION OF TRINITY HOUSE OF DEPTFORD STROND | FY2025 | £15k | Youth Opportunities and Training |
| MATTHEW GOOD FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £11k | |
| Army Benevolent Fund | FY2024 | £10k | Wellbeing |
| Army Benevolent Fund | FY2023 | £10k | Wellbeing |
| THE BARTLETT FOUNDATION | FY2021 | £3k | Advancement of education/charitable causes |
| GOWLING WLG (UK) CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £1k | |
| THE JOSEPH RANK BENEVOLENT FUND | FY2022 | £665 | |
| THE JOSEPH RANK BENEVOLENT FUND | FY2025 | £600 | |
| GOWLING WLG (UK) CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £500 | |
| THE JOSEPH RANK BENEVOLENT FUND | FY2023 | £500 | |
| THE JOSEPH RANK BENEVOLENT FUND | FY2024 | £500 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 05/03/2026 | £300k | CatZero Hull and East Yorkshire Full Families: Lasting Change Programme 2026-29 |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/08/2024 | £193k | CatZero - Humber Development and Employability Programme |
| Postcode Lottery | 30/06/2024 | £100k | Millionaire Street 2024 05w1 |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 26/05/2023 | £10k | CatZero - IT Progressions Development |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/01/2023 | £305k | CatZero: Hull & East Riding Full Families Programme 2023-26 |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/05/2021 | £7k | CatZero: Addressing Digital Isolation |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/09/2019 | £50k | Preston Road Full Families Programme |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/08/2019 | £9k | CatZero Sailing Challenge - Equipment |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/04/2014 | £10k | CatZero Summer Programme |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/12/2012 | £10k | CatZero Transformation Programme |