THE LIFE PROJECT (BATH)
Provide a home(s) for life, rooted in Christian principles and ethos, with opportunities for spiritual growth, leisure, learning, training, education and employment for people with disabilities, primarily learning disabilities, reflecting each individuals needs; to fulfil their potential in community together, living lives that have security, dignity and purpose.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity operated with a small staff team, averaging 2.9 employees in the year ended March 2026, with no individual receiving emoluments exceeding £60,000. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted funds were held, and the trustees confirmed there were no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern for the next 12 to 18 months.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Ben Stokes
- CLIVE DOUGLAS BROOKS
- Kathryn Labate
- Philippa Phillips
- Rev Richard Penwell
- Rev Robert Trickey
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £123k | £121k |
| 31/03/2025 | £115k | £120k |
| 31/03/2024 | £109k | £98k |
| 31/03/2023 | £92k | £105k |
| 31/03/2022 | £91k | £100k |
Common questions
Is THE LIFE PROJECT (BATH) financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity operated with a small staff team, averaging 2.9 employees in the year ended March 2026, with no individual receiving emoluments exceeding £60,000. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted funds were held, and the trustees confirmed there were no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern for the next 12 to 18 months. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE LIFE PROJECT (BATH)?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE LIFE PROJECT (BATH) as a grant recipient include THE ROPER FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BATH, WESTON, ALL SAINTS, THE EDWARD GOSTLING FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE ROPER FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £435k | |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BATH, WESTON, ALL SAINTS | FY2024 | £20k | Home Missions and collections |
| THE ROPER FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £12k | |
| THE ROPER FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £12k | |
| THE EDWARD GOSTLING FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £10k | |
| THE ROPER FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £7k | |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BATH, WESTON, ALL SAINTS | FY2023 | £3k | Home Missions and collections |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BATH, WESTON, ALL SAINTS | FY2022 | £3k | Home Missions and collections |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BATH, WESTON, ALL SAINTS | FY2021 | £1k | Home Missions |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 15/07/2020 | £5k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |