CARNEY'S COMMUNITY
Carney's Community services the local communities of Wandsworth, Lambeth and Southwark. It aims to reduce offending, re-offending and anti-social behaviour whilst improving social mobility and community cohesion. Its services are targeted at young people who come from disadvantaged backgrounds. The charity aims to achieve its objectives through mentoring and participation in boxing programmes.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income increased by over 56% to £962,815, while expenditure rose to £638,472, resulting in a net surplus for the year. Free reserves stood at £390,005, which the trustees confirm is within their stated policy target of holding 6 to 9 months of operating expenditure. The independent examiner reported no material matters requiring attention, and the charity confirmed it has no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Carney's Community's reserves policy is that 6 to 9 months of operating expenditure will be held in free reserves. For the financial year 25-26 this is budgeted as £351,000 to £527,000.” — page 8
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/01/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (07/03/2026)
- Received assets from another charity (20/10/2020)
Trustees
- Charles Gibson QCchair
- PAUL DELANEY
- Puja Nayar
- Rebecca Smith
- SHNAY CHOHAN
- Thomas Robert Edward Fitzgerald
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/01/2025 | £963k | £638k |
| 31/01/2024 | £617k | £498k |
| 31/01/2023 | £535k | £454k |
| 31/01/2022 | £384k | £490k |
| 31/01/2021 | £453k | £425k |
Common questions
Is CARNEY'S COMMUNITY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income increased by over 56% to £962,815, while expenditure rose to £638,472, resulting in a net surplus for the year. Free reserves stood at £390,005, which the trustees confirm is within their stated policy target of holding 6 to 9 months of operating expenditure. The independent examiner reported no material matters requiring attention, and the charity confirmed it has no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds CARNEY'S COMMUNITY?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CARNEY'S COMMUNITY as a grant recipient include THE LONDON MARATHON CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED, GARFIELD WESTON FOUNDATION, IGY FOUNDATION, THE CLARKSON FOUNDATION, THE A B CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE LONDON MARATHON CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED | FY2024 | £434k | Activity space refurbishment |
| GARFIELD WESTON FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £200k | Youth |
| IGY FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £50k | |
| IGY FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £50k | |
| THE CLARKSON FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £29k | |
| THE A B CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £25k | |
| THE PANTHEON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £25k | |
| THE MRS SMITH AND MOUNT TRUST | FY2025 | £20k | Mount Fund - Community Youth Services |
| THE CHILDHOOD TRUST | FY2024 | £12k | |
| The Rathbones Group Foundation | FY2023 | £10k | London |
| THE CHILDHOOD TRUST | FY2022 | £9k | |
| THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED | FY2024 | £5k | Youth |
| BATTERSEA CRIME PREVENTION PANEL | FY2024 | £3k | Grant Award |
| THE CHILDHOOD TRUST | FY2025 | £3k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| A B Charitable Trust | 13/03/2026 | £25k | A grant to Carney's Community |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/01/2026 | £150k | Carney’s Community |
| A B Charitable Trust | 17/03/2025 | £25k | A grant to Carney's Community |
| Sport England | 24/09/2024 | £4k | Sports for Young Women and Girls |
| A B Charitable Trust | 18/04/2024 | £25k | A grant to Carney's Community |
| City Bridge Foundation | 01/12/2023 | £2k | Grant to Carney's Community |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/07/2023 | £10k | MH - Summer Youth Provision |
| City Bridge Foundation | 03/12/2020 | £48k | Grant to Carney's Community |
| Sport England | 28/11/2018 | £4k | Carney's Community- Calisthenics |
| City Bridge Foundation | 27/07/2017 | £70k | Grant to Carney's Community |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/05/2016 | £7k | A.I.M High (A.I.M. stands for Inspiration, Aspiration and Motivation) |
| Sport England | 09/01/2015 | £10k | Wand boxing fitness sessions |