THE GODIVA AWAKES TRUST
To create new and extraordinary large scale, site specific outdoor work at the intersection of art and engineering which engages a diverse audience, achieves creative excellence and lasts in the memory forever, via our Bridge project and Festival of Imagineers. Underpinned by a programme of education and training work, the Imagineerium and Transformations projects, in our Coventry Creation Centre
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £392,592 for the year, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted reserves from £77,402 to £44,156. The trustees confirm that the organization has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future and have adopted the going concern basis of accounting. The charity's reserves policy is to hold 3 to 6 months of overhead costs, a target it aims to achieve in the next financial year.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trust’s policy is to hold 3 to 6 months overhead costs as a reserves figure, which we aim to achieve during the next financial year.” — page 7
“During the year the Trust received donations totalling £2,000 (2024 - £Nil) from Trustees.” — page 36
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- DEEPAK NAIK
- Dr Gaynor Sharp
- Hazel Pilling
- JOHN MCGUIGAN
- Jessica Pinson
- Manjit Kaur
- Paul Steven Belfield
- ROGER TERENCE ARTHUR MEDWELL
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £783k | £1.2m |
| 31/03/2024 | £1.1m | £1.6m |
| 31/03/2023 | £793k | £1.1m |
| 31/03/2022 | £1.4m | £1.3m |
| 31/03/2021 | £2.4m | £465k |
Common questions
Is THE GODIVA AWAKES TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £392,592 for the year, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted reserves from £77,402 to £44,156. The trustees confirm that the organization has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future and have adopted the going concern basis of accounting. The charity's reserves policy is to hold 3 to 6 months of overhead costs, a target it aims to achieve in the next financial year. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Dains Audit Limited.
Who funds THE GODIVA AWAKES TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE GODIVA AWAKES TRUST as a grant recipient include OVE ARUP PARTNERSHIP CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| OVE ARUP PARTNERSHIP CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £5k | |
| OVE ARUP PARTNERSHIP CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £2k | |
| OVE ARUP PARTNERSHIP CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £0 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 13/10/2022 | £300k | National Portfolio Organisations |