PROJECT SEVENTEEN
Project 17 works to end destitution among migrant children. We work with families experiencing exceptional poverty to improve their access to local authority support. We provide advice, advocacy and support for individuals. We build capacity in other organisations and we campaign for the improved implementation of statutory support.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income decreased to £482,167 from £520,139 in the prior year, resulting in a net income of £58,867. Unrestricted reserves stood at £195,187, which the trustees confirm is consistent with their policy of maintaining three to six months of expenditure. The charity reported no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Project 17’s reserve policy states that unrestricted funds should be maintained at a level equivalent to three to six months of expenditure.” — page 8
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2024)
Trustees
- GWAWR THOMASchair
- CLARE REBECCA JENNINGS
- Claire Kaleab McGuinness
- Jessie Porter
- Mary Awoniyi
- Olaitain Abiola
- Stephanie Kleynhans
- Timothy James Bull
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £482k | £423k |
| 31/03/2024 | £520k | £402k |
| 31/03/2023 | £351k | £369k |
| 31/03/2022 | £341k | £342k |
| 31/03/2021 | £409k | £249k |
Common questions
Is PROJECT SEVENTEEN financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income decreased to £482,167 from £520,139 in the prior year, resulting in a net income of £58,867. Unrestricted reserves stood at £195,187, which the trustees confirm is consistent with their policy of maintaining three to six months of expenditure. The charity reported no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds PROJECT SEVENTEEN?
Funders whose own accounts filings name PROJECT SEVENTEEN as a grant recipient include THE LEGAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION, JOHN ELLERMAN FOUNDATION, CHARITY OF SIR RICHARD WHITTINGTON, THE A B CHARITABLE TRUST, LONDON CATALYST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE LEGAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £167k | Improving the implementation of section 17 Children Act 1989. |
| JOHN ELLERMAN FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £60k | Towards core costs of policy work addressing the impact of ‘no recourse to public funds’ |
| CHARITY OF SIR RICHARD WHITTINGTON | FY2024 | £29k | Church & Communities Programme |
| THE A B CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £28k | |
| THE A B CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £28k | |
| CHARITY OF SIR RICHARD WHITTINGTON | FY2022 | £25k | Church & Communities Programme |
| CHARITY OF SIR RICHARD WHITTINGTON | FY2023 | £25k | Church & Communities Programme |
| THE A B CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £25k | Migrants and Refugees |
| CHARITY OF SIR RICHARD WHITTINGTON | FY2025 | £25k | Church & Communities Programme |
| LONDON CATALYST | FY2022 | £2k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| A B Charitable Trust | 13/03/2026 | £30k | A grant to Project 17 |
| A B Charitable Trust | 16/10/2025 | £20k | A grant to Project 17 |
| A B Charitable Trust | 24/04/2025 | £30k | A grant to Project 17 |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 27/11/2024 | £20k | Project 17 |
| A B Charitable Trust | 20/12/2023 | £28k | A grant to Project 17 |
| A B Charitable Trust | 22/12/2022 | £28k | A grant to Project 17 |
| The Mercers' Company | 30/06/2022 | £79k | Grant to Project Seventeen |
| A B Charitable Trust | 20/01/2022 | £25k | A grant to Project 17 |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/03/2021 | £43k | [WAVE 5 LCRF] Advice & Advocacy |
| A B Charitable Trust | 21/01/2021 | £20k | A grant to Project 17 |
| The Mercers' Company | 04/07/2019 | £75k | Grant to Project Seventeen |
| A B Charitable Trust | 25/04/2019 | £15k | A grant to Project 17 |
| A B Charitable Trust | 23/01/2018 | £10k | A grant to Project Seventeen (AKA Project 17) |
| A B Charitable Trust | 30/06/2016 | £5k | Reducing destitution among migrant families |