FAITH IN QUEENS PARK
Basketball sessions through All Saints Basketball ClubSinging sessions through Fusion Youth MusicCricket sessions through Queen's Park Youth CricketFaith Tours to the church, mosque and gurdwaraEvents that bring the whole community together
Objects
3. THE CHARITYãS OBJECTS (¶THE OBJECTS÷) ARE SPECIFICALLY RESTRICTED TO:(A) THE PROMOTION OF RELIGIOUS AND RACIAL HARMONY FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT; AND(B) THE ADVANCEMENT OF CITIZENSHIP AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BY SUCH CHARITABLE PURPOSES AS THE DIRECTORS SEE FIT.THE OBJECTS WILL BE FURTHERED IN THE QUEENS PARK AREA BUT SHALL ALSO BE OPEN TO THOSE ATTENDING EVENTS FROM OUTSIDE QUEENS PARK. THESE CHARITABLE OBJECTS SHALL BE ACHIEVED THOUGH COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO SPORTING, CULTURAL, ARTISTIC AND HERITAGE EVENTS FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £15,237 for the year ended 30 June 2025, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £38,294. The trustees' report notes that the charity secured vital funding from external sources to stabilize finances during a period of challenge, and the independent examiner confirmed no matters caused concern regarding the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“Reserves are required to cover winding up costs should the organisation become insolvent. This is currently set in accordance with Charity Commission guidelines at £10k to cover liabilities such as venue hire, insurance and redundancy pay.” — page 8
“A Hussain received remuneration of £848 (2024: £Nil) during the year. For delivering two Youth Empowerment Well Being sessions and as reimbursement for purchase of cricket equipment.” — page 19
“A Hussain received remuneration of £848 (2024: £Nil) during the year. For delivering two Youth Empowerment Well Being sessions and as reimbursement for purchase of cricket equipment.” — page 19
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- ABID HUSSAIN
- MERLE CATHERINE JACKSON
- ROY LAMBERT
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £60k | £44k |
| 30/06/2024 | £44k | £45k |
| 30/06/2023 | £49k | £67k |
| 31/12/2021 | £44k | £29k |
| 31/12/2020 | £36k | £48k |
Common questions
Is FAITH IN QUEENS PARK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £15,237 for the year ended 30 June 2025, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £38,294. The trustees' report notes that the charity secured vital funding from external sources to stabilize finances during a period of challenge, and the independent examiner confirmed no matters caused concern regarding the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/10/2025 | £15k | Sports and Wellbeing |
| Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation | 16/09/2024 | £10k | Safer in the Lines - Creative Writing workshops, digital art and exhibition to address women’s feeling of safety in public spaces. |
| Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation | 16/09/2024 | £5k | Not on Our Streets! Workshops and Creative performance (spoken word and parkour) to address the issue of ASB. |
| Sport England | 21/02/2024 | £2k | Youth Empowerment and Mentoring Program |