PROVISION HOUSE ( FORMERLY KNOWN AS LOAVES N FISHES) LTD
Provision House ( formerly known as Loaves N Fishes )is a Christian Charity set up in 2010 to help those who cannot afford items to build a home. We provide furniture, other household items and clothing.Referrals of people come from organisations dealing with homeless, council teams, probation services etc.However our remit has now expanded to cover a wider area of provision and services.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased to £112,592, which the trustees consider adequate to cover three months of core costs not funded by ongoing grant income. The charity reported a net income surplus of £38,105 for the year, with total funds carried forward rising to £212,251. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention giving cause to believe the accounts were not prepared in accordance with applicable standards.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity to hold in reserve 3 months of core costs that are not funded by ongoing grant income.” — page 5
“The charity contracted bookkeeping services from trustee Jan Billingsley.” — page 17
“The charity contracted the services of Luke Price in relation to social media services, Luke is a relation of Chief Executive Officer Mark Price” — page 17
“The charity contracted bookkeeping services from trustee Jan Billingsley.” — page 17
“The charity contracted the services of Luke Price in relation to social media services, Luke is a relation of Chief Executive Officer Mark Price” — page 17
“The charity contracted bookkeeping services from trustee Jan Billingsley.” — page 17
“The charity contracted the services of Luke Price in relation to social media services, Luke is a relation of Chief Executive Officer Mark Price” — page 17
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Trustees
- Paul Gerald Chamberlainchair
- Janet Billingsley
- Julie Elizabeth Mills
- Phillip Wade
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £846k | £807k |
| 31/12/2023 | £798k | £788k |
| 31/12/2022 | £758k | £741k |
| 31/12/2021 | £635k | £605k |
| 31/12/2020 | £586k | £498k |
Common questions
Is PROVISION HOUSE ( FORMERLY KNOWN AS LOAVES N FISHES) LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased to £112,592, which the trustees consider adequate to cover three months of core costs not funded by ongoing grant income. The charity reported a net income surplus of £38,105 for the year, with total funds carried forward rising to £212,251. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention giving cause to believe the accounts were not prepared in accordance with applicable standards. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 08/01/2026 | £20k | Growing our Food club |
| Barrow Cadbury Trust | 24/10/2023 | £50k | The Economy of Together |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/07/2023 | £500k | Provision House |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/10/2022 | £10k | Disabled Toilet Installation |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 13/10/2022 | £10k | "Traditional crafts and carpentry training centre" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/03/2022 | £49k | The St Thomas Quarter - A Jubilee Legacy for Dudley |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/11/2021 | £10k | Sustainable Food Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/08/2021 | £10k | Covid safe re-opening |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 30/01/2020 | £469k | Provision House |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/05/2019 | £10k | Provision House |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/08/2016 | £313k | Loaves n Clothes n Fishes |