THE KEYS PROJECT
KEYS operates a programme of integrated medical, spiritual and community support for individuals with alcohol and drug addiction. The programme is operated by teams comprising mostly of volunteers within churches. The team operates from a conviction that by this holistic approach, issues often at the root of addictions will be dealt with in such a way that relapse becomes much less likely.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £5,958 for the year ended 31 August 2025, an improvement from the prior year's deficit. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stood at £37,614, which is considered in line with the stated policy target of holding three to six months of core operating expenditure.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity aims to hold three to six months of core operating expenditure in free reserves.” — page 15
Trustees
- Dr Keron Fletcherchair
- Audrey Tan Wae Teen
- DAVID BARRATT
- Llewellyn Ramos
- Priscilla Mary Elspeth Smith
- Tracy Clarridge
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £119k | £113k |
| 31/08/2024 | £127k | £130k |
| 31/08/2023 | £128k | £112k |
| 31/08/2022 | £118k | £104k |
| 31/08/2021 | £89k | £85k |
Common questions
Is THE KEYS PROJECT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £5,958 for the year ended 31 August 2025, an improvement from the prior year's deficit. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stood at £37,614, which is considered in line with the stated policy target of holding three to six months of core operating expenditure. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE KEYS PROJECT?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE KEYS PROJECT as a grant recipient include THE ARCHER TRUST, PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CRAWLEY, THE BISHOP RADFORD TRUST, LORD BARNBY'S FOUNDATION, THE GIBBS CHARITABLE TRUSTS.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE ARCHER TRUST | FY2023 | £3k | Charitable activities |
| PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CRAWLEY | FY2021 | £3k | The KEYS Project |
| THE ARCHER TRUST | FY2022 | £2k | Trains and equips teams of volunteers to support clients before, during and after detox from drugs and alcohol in the context of spiritual and community support |
| THE BISHOP RADFORD TRUST | FY2025 | £2k | Foundation Grants |
| LORD BARNBY'S FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £2k | |
| THE GIBBS CHARITABLE TRUSTS | FY2023 | £2k | Social, educational and environmental need |
| THE GIBBS CHARITABLE TRUSTS | FY2024 | £2k | Other Christian |
| THE GREEN HALL FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £2k | |
| THE GIBBS CHARITABLE TRUSTS | FY2025 | £1k | Other Christian causes |
| CHAPMAN CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £1k | |
| THE ARCHER TRUST | FY2024 | £1k | |
| THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED | FY2023 | £450 | Community |
| THE BASSIL SHIPPAM AND ALSFORD TRUST | FY2024 | £350 | 27.07.23 The KEYS Project |
| THE GIBBS CHARITABLE TRUSTS | FY2024 | £0 | Social, educational and environmental need |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 28/08/2020 | £9k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |