MARYVALE COMMUNITY PROJECT
The Charity provides lunch clubs and activities for the elderly and adults with disabilities. It provides a telephone befriending service for the housebound and lonely. Its overall aim is to nurture social cohesion and community building regardless of religious affiliation or social status. Services are delivered at Maryvale Community Centre, Old Oscott Hill, Birmingham B44 9SR.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a net movement in funds of (14,348), reducing its unrestricted reserves from 15,178 to 830. The accounts state that cash funds were very low at the year-end, but operations continued due to resumed grant funding and support from a related party. The trustees remain confident in the charity's ability to continue operating for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“Our Lady of the Assumption Parish - a founder member of the Charity During the year, this related party donated services to the value of £3,000 (2024 - £Nil).” — page 16
Trustees
- BARBARA O'CALLAGHANchair
- Dominic Fahey
- FATHER HUDSON'S SOCIETY
- Father Hudson's Society
- Mary Beatrice Quinn
- Mary Teresa Ann Welch
- TONY DWYER
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/10/2025 | £28k | £42k |
| 31/10/2024 | £37k | £35k |
| 31/10/2023 | £40k | £38k |
| 31/10/2022 | £37k | £38k |
| 31/10/2021 | £53k | £46k |
Common questions
Is MARYVALE COMMUNITY PROJECT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a net movement in funds of (14,348), reducing its unrestricted reserves from 15,178 to 830. The accounts state that cash funds were very low at the year-end, but operations continued due to resumed grant funding and support from a related party. The trustees remain confident in the charity's ability to continue operating for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds MARYVALE COMMUNITY PROJECT?
Funders whose own accounts filings name MARYVALE COMMUNITY PROJECT as a grant recipient include THE MICHAEL MARSH CHARITABLE TRUST, DUMBRECK CHARITY.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE MICHAEL MARSH CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £99k | Elderly / Old People |
| THE MICHAEL MARSH CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £2k | |
| DUMBRECK CHARITY | FY2022 | £1k | Social Welfare |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/11/2020 | £9k | Maryvale Community Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/04/2020 | £10k | Sunshine Club - Life Skills |
| Birmingham City Council | 31/12/2019 | £2k | Maryvale Community Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/07/2015 | £10k | Head to Toe Health Action |