FISCUS NORTH LIMITED
Welfare benefits & money advice and support for people suffering crisis, hardship and distress including people experiencing poor mental health, disability, unemployment, young parents, homelessness, domestic violence, addictions and poverty. Volunteering & training, enterprise support & managed workspace. Training for frontline staff and volunteers working with people facing hardship and crisis.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the 2024 financial year with total funds of £443,067, including £70,033 in general unrestricted reserves, which exceeds its stated policy target of £40,000. The trustees report that the charity maintained financial stability and growth despite rising costs, with unrestricted reserves providing a buffer for cash flow and unforeseen emergencies.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees aim to hold unrestricted reserves of a minimum £40,000 (reviewed annually)” — page 18
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Andrew McGill
- Dale Watson
- LINDA ROBSON
- LINDA ROSE RUTTER
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £470k | £355k |
| 31/12/2023 | £274k | £284k |
| 31/12/2022 | £340k | £251k |
| 31/12/2021 | £162k | £214k |
| 31/12/2020 | £279k | £200k |
Common questions
Is FISCUS NORTH LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the 2024 financial year with total funds of £443,067, including £70,033 in general unrestricted reserves, which exceeds its stated policy target of £40,000. The trustees report that the charity maintained financial stability and growth despite rising costs, with unrestricted reserves providing a buffer for cash flow and unforeseen emergencies. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds FISCUS NORTH LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name FISCUS NORTH LIMITED as a grant recipient include THE BARBOUR FOUNDATION, THE ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE BARBOUR FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £10k | |
| THE ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £13 | Grants |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation North East | 25/09/2025 | £10k | Grant to FISCUS (North) Limited |
| Postcode Lottery | 16/07/2025 | £22k | FISCUS (FISCUS NORTH LIMITED) Boost Fund |
| Community Foundation North East | 30/03/2023 | £3k | Grant to FISCUS (North) Limited |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/05/2020 | £10k | COVID-19: BOGOF Emergency Crisis Kitchen |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/01/2019 | £10k | Bundles for Babies |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/07/2018 | £5k | My Sister's Kitchen @The SAFE Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/03/2017 | £10k | My Sister's Kitchen |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/03/2016 | £495k | Sunderland ACES - SAFE Project |
| Northern Rock Foundation | 19/07/2010 | £199k | Grant awarded to Fiscus North Limited (Tyne & Wear) |
| Northern Rock Foundation | 10/07/2007 | £126k | Grant awarded to Fiscus North Limited (Tyne & Wear) |