THE C.R.U.M.B.S. PROJECT
Crumbs, has the objective of providing education and social inclusion for adults with learning disabilities and long term mental health issues. This is through our professionally recognised two year hospitality & catering vocational training programme that provides professional, social and personal skills development to support the trainees into employment and independent living.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity produced a strong financial result with a net surplus of £63,712 for the year ended 31 December 2025. Total unrestricted general funds stood at £100,371, while a designated contingency fund of £350,000 was maintained, reflecting approximately six months of salaries and overhead expenses. The Trustees consider that these reserves are at a level consistent with their policy of maintaining between three and six months' expenditure.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charitable company that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six months' expenditure.” — page 7
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (24/03/2014)
Trustees
- Professor Peter Albert Joneschair
- Donna Mary Jeffries
- Dr Heather Hartwell
- Gary Kilminster
- Mark David Mellor Collinge
- Princess Mutea-McCulloch
- Shaun Warren
- Susan Ann Valler
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £461k | £397k |
| 31/12/2024 | £445k | £402k |
| 31/12/2023 | £424k | £369k |
| 31/12/2022 | £375k | £303k |
| 31/12/2021 | £361k | £341k |
Common questions
Is THE C.R.U.M.B.S. PROJECT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity produced a strong financial result with a net surplus of £63,712 for the year ended 31 December 2025. Total unrestricted general funds stood at £100,371, while a designated contingency fund of £350,000 was maintained, reflecting approximately six months of salaries and overhead expenses. The Trustees consider that these reserves are at a level consistent with their policy of maintaining between three and six months' expenditure. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE C.R.U.M.B.S. PROJECT?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE C.R.U.M.B.S. PROJECT as a grant recipient include TALBOT VILLAGE TRUST, THE ALICE ELLEN COOPER-DEAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, THE INNHOLDERS' CHARITABLE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| TALBOT VILLAGE TRUST | FY2023 | £60k | |
| THE ALICE ELLEN COOPER-DEAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £13k | |
| THE INNHOLDERS' CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £10k | Hospitality and catering training charity support |
| THE ALICE ELLEN COOPER-DEAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £2k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/03/2021 | £351k | My Future My Life |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/05/2019 | £8k | Cook & Learn |