FRIENDS OF MONZE
The aim is to relieve or prevent poverty in Monze. FoM assists in the provision of education, training, healthcare projects and all the necessary support designed to enable individuals and community groups to generate income and be self-sufficient.Fund-raising activities include presentations to organisations, individual donations, and grants from grant-giving bodies.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a small deficit of £34 for the year ended 31 December 2025, resulting in unrestricted reserves of £806. The trustees consider a reserves policy of maintaining at least three months of funds to support partner running costs, which the current balance significantly exceeds. The charity's principal sources of funds are private philanthropy, grants, and online fundraising.
What the accounts disclose
“The Board judges that a reasonable level of reserves is to ensure that there is always at least three months funds in our account to continue this support for ZaWGF. Approximately £793, varies with exchange rate”
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (03/05/2023)
Trustees
- Mrs Virginia Jane Deana Owenchair
- Belinda Joan Green
- Paul Green
- Peter Anfield Davies Mr
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £131k | £131k |
| 31/12/2024 | £124k | £124k |
| 31/12/2023 | £126k | £132k |
| 31/12/2022 | £131k | £127k |
| 31/12/2021 | £132k | £139k |
Common questions
Is FRIENDS OF MONZE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a small deficit of £34 for the year ended 31 December 2025, resulting in unrestricted reserves of £806. The trustees consider a reserves policy of maintaining at least three months of funds to support partner running costs, which the current balance significantly exceeds. The charity's principal sources of funds are private philanthropy, grants, and online fundraising. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by P A Davies FCA.
Who funds FRIENDS OF MONZE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name FRIENDS OF MONZE as a grant recipient include Brian Mercer Trust, THE PETER STEBBINGS MEMORIAL CHARITY, W F SOUTHALL TRUST, ALLAN AND NESTA FERGUSON CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT, THE OAKDALE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Mercer Trust | FY2022 | £15k | Charitable Activities |
| THE PETER STEBBINGS MEMORIAL CHARITY | FY2023 | £5k | |
| W F SOUTHALL TRUST | FY2024 | £5k | Environmental Action and Sustainability |
| ALLAN AND NESTA FERGUSON CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | FY2024 | £4k | Overseas education |
| W F SOUTHALL TRUST | FY2022 | £3k | Environmental Action and Sustainability |
| W F SOUTHALL TRUST | FY2023 | £3k | Environmental Action and Sustainability |
| Brian Mercer Trust | FY2023 | £2k | |
| THE OAKDALE TRUST | FY2023 | £1k | |
| THE AUSTIN BAILEY FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £1k | Small Grant |
| GILCHRIST EDUCATIONAL TRUST | FY2023 | £1k | |
| THE PETER STEBBINGS MEMORIAL CHARITY | FY2024 | £0 |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE BRITISH FRIENDS OF MASAT MOSHE | 1 | £448k |
| HOLMFIELD CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £181k |
| MOLE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £22k |
| THE DODGSON FOUNDATION | 1 | £17k |
| IGO FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £10k |
| B E PERL CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £9k |
| AHAVAT HESED UK | 1 | £0 |
Charities like this
- THE FRIENDS OF ST FRANCIS KATETE CHARITABLE TRUST
- FRIENDS OF B'EZRI
- FRIENDS OF CHARITY INTERNATIONAL
- FRIENDS OF MURAMBINDA HOSPITAL
- FRIENDS OF EZRA
- DARUL ULOOM MOEENUL THAM
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRIENDS OF MONZE | £131k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE FRIENDS OF ST FRANCIS KATETE CHARITABLE TRUST | £288k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF B'EZRI | £788k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF CHARITY INTERNATIONAL | £121k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF MURAMBINDA HOSPITAL | £152k | — | 0 | unclear | 0.0% | noted |
| FRIENDS OF EZRA | £737k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |