THE NEED PROJECT CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE

Registered charity 1157691 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as THE NEED PROJECT

The Need Project exists to provide compassionate and practical Christian responses to all our neighbours who are experiencing the effects of poverty and hardship. Our responses include the provision of food parcels for as long as required and resources allow, and where possible access to a safe place where our neighbours can come and be supported in finding the help they need in their journey.

Causes: The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty · website · Get email alerts

Latest income

£231k

Latest spending

£209k

Registered

2014

Accounts read

FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £21,716 for the period, with total unrestricted funds carried forward at £331,656. The trustees have set a reserves policy of six months of normal operating expenditure excluding food, which is maintained through a designated operations reserve. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention regarding the accounts.

Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Highest-paid employee band: Under £60,000 — in the top quarter for charities its size (median £60k)

“No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.” — page 14

Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Reserves policy: 6 months of normal operating expenditure, excluding food (held: £332k)

“The reserves amount is set at 6 months of normal operating expenditure, excluding food.” — page 8

Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Payments to trustees: Two trustees received remuneration for their employment activities, but not for their role as trustees. Mileage expenses were reimbursed to one trustee.

“included in staff costs is remuneration paid to two trustees. Both trustees were employed by the charity before their appointment. Their remuneration relates solely to their employment activities — they receive no remuneration for being a trustee.” — page 14

Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 6 of 6 completeness components.

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — The Need Project (matched by registered charity number).

Register events

Received assets from another charity (27/02/2026) — per the register’s event history; asset transfers typically record mergers or reorganisations.
Received assets from another charity (28/07/2023) — per the register’s event history; asset transfers typically record mergers or reorganisations.

Trustees · trustee networks

Ian David Adamschair
ANDREW PETER NOCK
DAWN MICHELLE ADDAMS
Eleanor Hamilton
GORDON HAMILTON
PENELOPE MARALYN HOLLANDER
Stephen James Backhouse · trustee of 1 other charity

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Bedford · Central Bedfordshire · Hertfordshire

Income and spending

Financial year end	Income	Spending
31/12/2024	£231k	£209k
31/03/2024	£368k	£273k
31/03/2023	£212k	£198k
31/03/2022	£167k	£161k
31/03/2021	£234k	£102k

Common questions

Is THE NEED PROJECT CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £21,716 for the period, with total unrestricted funds carried forward at £331,656. The trustees have set a reserves policy of six months of normal operating expenditure excluding food, which is maintained through a designated operations reserve. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention regarding the accounts. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.

What does the highest-paid employee of THE NEED PROJECT CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE earn?

Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the Under £60,000 band.

Who funds THE NEED PROJECT CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE?

Funders whose own accounts filings name THE NEED PROJECT CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE as a grant recipient include THE VALIANT CHARITABLE TRUST, MRS B L ROBINSON'S CHARITABLE TRUST, King's Church Flitwick, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST ANDREW, BIGGLESWADE.

Known funders

Grants to this charity found in funders’ own accounts filings.

Funder	Year	Amount	Purpose (as stated by the funder)
THE VALIANT CHARITABLE TRUST	FY2024	£25k	enable the charity to collect food and other items for distribution to those in need in the Hertfordshire area
MRS B L ROBINSON'S CHARITABLE TRUST	FY2025	£5k
MRS B L ROBINSON'S CHARITABLE TRUST	FY2022	£2k
King's Church Flitwick	FY2022	£1k	Need Project
King's Church Flitwick	FY2024	£1k	Charitable donations
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST ANDREW, BIGGLESWADE	FY2021	£935	Annual Mission Giving
King's Church Flitwick	FY2023	£50	Need Project
King's Church Flitwick	FY2025	£25

Government & lottery funding

Grants to this charity published as open data by government and lottery funders (360Giving).

Funder	Date	Amount	Purpose
Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation	18/09/2024	£10k	Funding towards running costs and fuel for a van delivering food parcels across Central Bedfordshire.
Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation	24/05/2023	£5k	Fuel and delivery costs for food parcels and collect food from supermarkets.
Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation	14/05/2020	£8k	Grant to The Need Project
Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation	30/04/2020	£8k	Grant to The Need Project
Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation	11/12/2018	£8k	Grant to The Need Project