ONE CAN TRUST
A community based charity established to help communities help themselves
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure deficit of £53,709 for the year, resulting in a decline in total funds from £785,418 to £731,709. However, the trustees note a strong balance sheet with cash reserves of £738,915, which they consider adequate to continue operations for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“There are three designated reserves that are intended to ensure there are sufficient funds available to meet risks and future challenges. £80k has been set aside to meet any potential costs of having to close down the Charity, and a further £30k is earmarked to meet costs associated with potentially moving to new premises. A further £50k is earmarked for developing new services in our Community Support and Cookery programmes.” — page 5
“One Can Trust Ltd is the sole member of Open House Micklefield CIC, the organisation that operates Hills Café in High Wycombe. As such Open House Micklefield CIC is a wholly owned subsidiary of One Can Trust Ltd.” — page 7
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Kerri Byrnechair
- Caroline Rachael Ko
- Elizabeth Smith
- Jacqueline Neilson Fromberg
- Richard James Louis Mead
- Robert Taylor
- Russell Down
- Ruth Alison Lethem
- Sarah Ann Frost
- Sarfaraz Khan Raja
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £653k | £707k |
| 31/03/2024 | £613k | £421k |
| 01/09/2023 | £624k | £593k |
| 01/09/2022 | £439k | £379k |
| 01/09/2021 | £470k | £256k |
Common questions
Is ONE CAN TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure deficit of £53,709 for the year, resulting in a decline in total funds from £785,418 to £731,709. However, the trustees note a strong balance sheet with cash reserves of £738,915, which they consider adequate to continue operations for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds ONE CAN TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name ONE CAN TRUST as a grant recipient include THE TONY AND SHEELAGH WILLIAMS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, KING'S CHURCH,HIGH WYCOMBE, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF PRINCES RISBOROUGH WITH ILMER, THE CARRINGTON CHARITABLE TRUST, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HAMBLEDEN.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE TONY AND SHEELAGH WILLIAMS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £10k | emergency food parcels and support to those that need them |
| KING'S CHURCH,HIGH WYCOMBE | FY2022 | £4k | Pastoral and church activities |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF PRINCES RISBOROUGH WITH ILMER | FY2024 | £3k | St Mary's PCC Resolution 15% of Income |
| KING'S CHURCH,HIGH WYCOMBE | FY2023 | £700 | Social action |
| THE CARRINGTON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £500 | |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HAMBLEDEN | FY2025 | £226 | Secular charities |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HAMBLEDEN | FY2024 | £226 | Secular charities |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HAMBLEDEN | FY2023 | £131 | Relief and development agencies |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HAMBLEDEN | FY2022 | £131 | Relief and development agencies |
| THE TONY AND SHEELAGH WILLIAMS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £0 |