PROVIDENCE ROW
WE PROVIDE: A RESOURCE CENTRE FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE ROUGH SLEEPING, WITH BREAKFAST, SHOWERS AND COMPUTER ACCESS; ADVICE AND SUPPORT FOR HOMELESS PEOPLE OR THOSE AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS; RECOVERY AND PROGRESSION SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE MISUSE ISSUES; DRUG AND ALCOHOL OUTREACH AND REFERRAL; AND TRAINEE SCHEMES TO HELP PEOPLE MOVE INTO REGULAR LEARNING, VOLUNTEERING OR WORK.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity recorded a surplus of £358,542 and held total funds of £13,229,484, including free reserves of £1,143,065. The Trustees consider the charity to be in a stable financial position, supported by a large legacy, the sale of an investment building, and a strong cash position. The going concern basis is deemed appropriate with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year there was one employee whose total employee benefits fell within the banding £70,000 to £79,999 (2024: one). During the year there were two employees whose total employee benefits fell within the banding £80,000 to £89,999 (2024: one).” — page 33
“During the year there was two employees whose total employee benefits fell within the banding £60,000 to £69,999 (2024: two). During the year there was one employee whose total employee benefits fell within the banding £70,000 to £79,999 (2024: one). During the year there were two employees whose total employee benefits fell within the banding £80,000 to £89,999 (2024: one).” — page 33
“The Trustees have determined that the previously agreed target level of £1,000,000 in free reserves should remain.” — page 15
“During the year the charity received donations from Trustees and related parties (including the Institute of Our Lady of Mercy and Mercy Union Generalate) totalling £8,770 (2024: £3,100). When Providence Row was founded in 1860, it was to the Sisters of Mercy of the Union of Great Britain and the Institute of Our Lady of Mercy that the founder turned to run the operation. Since incorporation in 2011 the Union and the Institute have the right to appoint one trustee each to the Board of Trustees.” — page 41
Year-over-year changes
- Top pay band moved from £80,001 - £90,000 (FY2024) to £80,000 - £89,999 (FY2025).
- Going concern: going-concern doubt noted (FY2024) → no going-concern doubt (FY2025).
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (02/01/2024)
Trustees
- ELIZABETH MARY CANNINGchair
- Anthony Tama
- JONATHAN RHODES
- LINDA ELIZABETH MCHUGH
- Nicola Sewell
- RICHARD SOLOMON
- Richard Harries
- Sophia Kosasih
- Thomas Andradi-Brown
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £3.9m | £3.5m |
| 31/03/2024 | £2.9m | £3.5m |
| 31/03/2023 | £2.6m | £2.6m |
| 31/03/2022 | £2.5m | £2.3m |
| 31/03/2021 | £2.7m | £2.3m |
Common questions
Is PROVIDENCE ROW financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity recorded a surplus of £358,542 and held total funds of £13,229,484, including free reserves of £1,143,065. The Trustees consider the charity to be in a stable financial position, supported by a large legacy, the sale of an investment building, and a strong cash position. The going concern basis is deemed appropriate with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Forvis Mazars LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of PROVIDENCE ROW earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £80,000 - £89,999 band, and 5 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds PROVIDENCE ROW?
Funders whose own accounts filings name PROVIDENCE ROW as a grant recipient include THE MARIE CELESTE SAMARITAN SOCIETY, THE FORRESTER FAMILY TRUST, CHK Foundation, THE SAM AND BELLA SEBBA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, CHARLES PLATER TRUST.
Known funders
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/07/2024 | £20k | Connecting for Better Health |
| Greater London Authority | 01/09/2015 | £5k | Grant to Providence Row |
| Greater London Authority | 13/11/2014 | £10k | Grant to Providence Row |
Funders of similar charities
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- BOSCO SOCIETY LTD
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROVIDENCE ROW | £3.9m | £80,000 - £89,999 | 5 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BOSCO SOCIETY LTD | £1.1m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ST PETROCK'S (EXETER) LIMITED | £969k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| HOLY TRINITY NIGHT SHELTER & COMMUNITY OUTREACH | £137k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BEACON HOUSE MINISTRIES | £409k | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| PROJECT 34 | £723k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |