FRIENDS OF ST ANN'S WELL GARDENS, HOVE
We raise money for improvements to St Ann's Well Gardens, Hove, an historic public park with significant wildlife interest. We have provided public information/interpretation boards and written information about features of the Gardens..; We provide volunteers to work on projects in the Gardens and we put on community festivals and wildlife events for the benefit of the local community.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity maintained undesignated General Fund reserves of £13,982 at the year-end 2024, which the trustees describe as 'healthy' and sufficient to cover core costs for 12 months. The charity reported a net surplus for the year, driven by unrestricted income from events and donations, while restricted funds were utilized for specific sensory garden projects.
What the accounts disclose
“Currently it has been agreed that the level of undesignated General Fund reserves should be maintained at a level sufficient to fund the ongoing core costs of the organisation for a period of 12 months.” — page 9
Trustees
- PHILIPPA JANE CUTTINGchair
- ALISON MARY DEAN
- Anne Marie Roberta Mitchell
- Anthony Alexander Sharp
- Clare Bowskill
- Clifford Alexander Robinson
- Heather Atchison
- Helen Marie Snowden
- Linda Margaret Austin
- MELANIE JANE HOLLAND DAVIS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £34k | £15k |
| 31/12/2023 | £8k | £14k |
| 31/12/2022 | £41k | £53k |
| 31/12/2021 | £11k | £6k |
| 31/12/2020 | £2k | £4k |
Common questions
Is FRIENDS OF ST ANN'S WELL GARDENS, HOVE financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity maintained undesignated General Fund reserves of £13,982 at the year-end 2024, which the trustees describe as 'healthy' and sufficient to cover core costs for 12 months. The charity reported a net surplus for the year, driven by unrestricted income from events and donations, while restricted funds were utilized for specific sensory garden projects. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 30/09/2024 | £2k | Unrestricted Funding |