OLIVE COMMUNITY PROJECT
We are a small charity focused on the needs of Edgeley, Stockport; particularly those who are isolated or excluded, through lack of money, skills, health or access to technology. We offer support through simple, practical means: simply listening, helping people access relevant services or develop basic skills, involving them socially and through volunteering, or offering emergency support.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity operated at a net deficit of £3,153 for the period, with unrestricted reserves falling to £31,357 from a previous balance. The trustees have not agreed a reserves policy, believing current income and expenditure levels do not merit one. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would cause concern regarding the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“Grants 1,460 42,696 . 44,156” — page 9
Trustees
- CHRISTINE CHEETHAMchair
- Margaret Jones
- REBECCA ALLEN
- Rev Steve Hough
- Sarah Jane Booth
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £54k | £57k |
| 31/03/2024 | £45k | £36k |
| 31/03/2023 | £26k | £35k |
| 31/03/2022 | £27k | £26k |
| 31/03/2021 | £35k | £20k |
Common questions
Is OLIVE COMMUNITY PROJECT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity operated at a net deficit of £3,153 for the period, with unrestricted reserves falling to £31,357 from a previous balance. The trustees have not agreed a reserves policy, believing current income and expenditure levels do not merit one. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would cause concern regarding the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds OLIVE COMMUNITY PROJECT?
Funders whose own accounts filings name OLIVE COMMUNITY PROJECT as a grant recipient include THE FORTE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, THE PETER KERSHAW TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE FORTE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £4k | 24% of the salary and running costs for a CIC delivering youth, drama clubs/training for young people in Jaywick, Essex. |
| THE PETER KERSHAW TRUST | FY2022 | £3k | Social welfare institutions |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 27/01/2023 | £10k | Olive Branch Mental Health Support |
| Stockport MBC | 16/10/2022 | £9k | Grant to Olive Community Project |
| Stockport MBC | 11/10/2022 | £1k | Grant to The Olive Branch |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/06/2021 | £10k | Olive Branch Mental Health Support |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/10/2019 | £10k | Olive Branch |
| Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council | — | £160 | Fertilisers and plants for planters |