ST. MATTHEW'S PROJECT
The St. Matthews Project provides a safe and encouraging environment where 3 to 25 year-olds can come together and enjoy structured football sessions and other activities. We help children and young people living mainly in the Tulse Hill and Coldharbour wards of Lambeth fulfil their potential and have a real impact on their community.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity posted a deficit of £55,904 for the year, which the trustees deemed acceptable to support increased service provision. However, net free reserves of £111,516 remained above the trustees' prudent target of £100,000, and the cash position was described as strong. The trustees confirmed the charity is a going concern with adequate resources for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees consider that, given the nature of the Charity’s funding, free reserves should be equivalent to approximately 3 months general fund expenditure.” — page 35
Trustees
- Amy Grant
- David Keen
- JAMES ALEXANDER
- Jenny Greenfield
- Kelechi Okeahialam-Finlayson
- Kosi Nwuba
- Lekan Ojumu
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £339k | £395k |
| 31/12/2024 | £448k | £498k |
| 31/08/2023 | £325k | £357k |
| 31/08/2022 | £373k | £277k |
| 31/08/2021 | £202k | £183k |
Common questions
Is ST. MATTHEW'S PROJECT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity posted a deficit of £55,904 for the year, which the trustees deemed acceptable to support increased service provision. However, net free reserves of £111,516 remained above the trustees' prudent target of £100,000, and the cash position was described as strong. The trustees confirmed the charity is a going concern with adequate resources for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds ST. MATTHEW'S PROJECT?
Funders whose own accounts filings name ST. MATTHEW'S PROJECT as a grant recipient include THE BERKELEY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, THE PETER MINET TRUST, THE LONDON MARATHON CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE BERKELEY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £743k | Strategic Partnerships |
| THE BERKELEY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £105k | Other |
| THE PETER MINET TRUST | FY2022 | £30k | Open Fund Grants Round 1: Multi-Year - Year 3 of 3 |
| THE LONDON MARATHON CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED | FY2024 | £10k | Physical activity programme |
| THE PETER MINET TRUST | FY2023 | £5k | Open Fund Grants Round 1 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mercers' Company | 24/02/2026 | £176k | Grant to St. Matthew's Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/07/2023 | £9k | MH St Matthew's Summer Sports Sessions |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/03/2021 | £46k | SMP 2020 |
| Greater London Authority | 01/07/2019 | £9k | Summer at SMP |
| Sport England | 20/09/2011 | £15k | 16-Plus Football Development Scheme |
| Sport England | 30/07/2009 | £7k | Girls-Only 6-a-side Football |