SAMWORTH BROTHERS COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITY FUND
Criteria; We support projects in areas where Samworth Brothers is an integral & important part of the local community.We support clubs and organisations who promote community participation in healthy physical recreation of particular sports & in the education of healthy nutrition.Our main target group is young people under aged 18 years old from hard to reach and disadvantaged groups.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held total unrestricted funds of £480,058 at the end of the year, an increase from £409,603 the previous year. The trustees aim to maintain reserves sufficient to support operational expenditure for a period of 12 months, a target which the current unrestricted funds exceed. The charity received a single major donation of £325,000 from Samworth Brothers Limited and made grants totaling £255,220 during the year.
What the accounts disclose
“The Samworth Brothers Community Opportunity Fund received a donation of £325,000 (2024: £207,090) from Samworth Brothers Limited.” — page 11
“The Trustees aim to maintain reserves at a level sufficient to support the operational expenditure and any commitments of the charity for a period of 12 months.” — page 5
“During the year, 1 Trustee received £6,500 remuneration (2024:£4,500).” — page 13
“The Samworth Brothers Community Opportunity Fund received a donation of £325,000 from Samworth Brothers Limited (2024: 207,090). Page 12” — page 11
Trustees
- Jane Mary Nickerson MBE
- Jayesh Dave
- KAREN ELIZABETH HOLDSWORTH
- Morgan Alexander Ball
- PAULA ELAINE GAGIN
- Richard Alexis Marris
- Sarah Elizabeth Topley
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £343k | £273k |
| 31/03/2024 | £223k | £122k |
| 31/03/2023 | £216k | £69k |
| 31/03/2022 | £250k | £115k |
| 31/03/2021 | £0 | £77k |
Common questions
Is SAMWORTH BROTHERS COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITY FUND financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held total unrestricted funds of £480,058 at the end of the year, an increase from £409,603 the previous year. The trustees aim to maintain reserves sufficient to support operational expenditure for a period of 12 months, a target which the current unrestricted funds exceed. The charity received a single major donation of £325,000 from Samworth Brothers Limited and made grants totaling £255,220 during the year. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE APAX FOUNDATION | 1 | £320k |
| ST PAUL'S SCHOOLS FOUNDATION | 1 | £90k |
| SWANSEA C V S | 1 | £76k |
| EAST END COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £15k |
| The Neath Port Talbot Community Voluntary Service Limited | 1 | £10k |
| The Teesside Charity | 1 | £7k |
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- Swansea City AFC Foundation
- SWANSEA AND BRECON DIOCESAN BOARD FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
- TAMWORTH AMATEUR BOXING CLUB
- SAMR TRUST
- WEST HAM UNITED FOUNDATION
- Sprouts Community Food Charity
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAMWORTH BROTHERS COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITY FUND | £343k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Swansea City AFC Foundation | £1.5m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SWANSEA AND BRECON DIOCESAN BOARD FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY | £2.3m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TAMWORTH AMATEUR BOXING CLUB | £547k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SAMR TRUST | £278k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| WEST HAM UNITED FOUNDATION | £3.9m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |