THE PRINCESS PROJECT
1-1 befriending service for mums aged 16-30; drop-in support for parents through Mums' Hubs; parenting groups/courses; gift bags for new mums; Totcycle baby goods exchange; Hope Cafe (inclusive space for mums to explore Christianity); free seasonal family events.The work of the charity is a practical expression of the Christian faith of the charity's trustees and volunteers.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves of £28,170 exceed the trustees' stated policy target of £26,400, which is calculated to cover three months of notice costs and volunteer-led activity. The charity reports a net decrease in total funds of £2,533 for the year, driven by a deficit in unrestricted funds, though total income increased by nearly 23% compared to the previous year.
What the accounts disclose
“60.2% of donations income this financial year came from grants from a number of different funders” — page 13
“The cost of raising funds has increased slightly, however the proportion of Our income we spend on raising funds is only 4% overall (3% last financial year).” — page 14
“The trustees consider that a reserve level of £26,400 was sufficient to meet these costs and to fund the current level of volunteer led activity for 3 months.”
Trustees
- LEON MILEHAMchair
- Abiola Seweje
- Amauche Nkeoma Joy Uba
- Angela Trigg
- Bobbi Ezeike
- Claire Joy Pamberi
- Helen Mary Williamson
- Jane Negus
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £149k | £146k |
| 31/03/2024 | £120k | £122k |
| 31/03/2023 | £104k | £110k |
| 31/03/2022 | £101k | £86k |
| 31/03/2021 | £107k | £89k |
Common questions
Is THE PRINCESS PROJECT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves of £28,170 exceed the trustees' stated policy target of £26,400, which is calculated to cover three months of notice costs and volunteer-led activity. The charity reports a net decrease in total funds of £2,533 for the year, driven by a deficit in unrestricted funds, though total income increased by nearly 23% compared to the previous year. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE PRINCESS PROJECT?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE PRINCESS PROJECT as a grant recipient include THE COLYER-FERGUSSON CHARITABLE TRUST, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER, IGHTHAM, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. LUKE THE EVANGELIST, MAIDSTONE, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST.AUGUSTINES, GILLINGHAM, KENT.
Known funders
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/06/2024 | £15k | Parenting Support for Disadvantaged Mums |
| UK government | 24/06/2020 | £8k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| UK government | 01/12/2018 | £9k | Tampon Tax Community Fund |