ACTS OF KINDNESS
The relief of financial hardship among people living or working in Redditch and surrounding districts by providing food, through the medium of Redditch Foodbank, and other goods.The prevention or relief of poverty in Redditch and surrounding districts by providing grants, items and services to individuals in need and/or charities, or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that total income decreased to £235,215 from £183,579 in the prior year, while total expenditure increased significantly to £208,540 from £179,285. Despite this operational deficit, unrestricted reserves declined to £9,695, though total net assets rose to £268,329 due to designated funds. The trustees confirm that finances are sufficient to continue activities as a going concern for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Ian Donnanchair
- Caroline Baker
- Clare Mary Carmen
- Elaine Gina Grant
- NEIL RODERICK BISHOP
- REVEREND ROBIN DEREK BAKER
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £235k | £209k |
| 31/12/2023 | £184k | £179k |
| 31/12/2022 | £215k | £159k |
| 31/08/2021 | £159k | £67k |
| 31/08/2020 | £109k | £41k |
Common questions
Is ACTS OF KINDNESS financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that total income decreased to £235,215 from £183,579 in the prior year, while total expenditure increased significantly to £208,540 from £179,285. Despite this operational deficit, unrestricted reserves declined to £9,695, though total net assets rose to £268,329 due to designated funds. The trustees confirm that finances are sufficient to continue activities as a going concern for the foreseeable future. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds ACTS OF KINDNESS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name ACTS OF KINDNESS as a grant recipient include THE PARTNERSHIP FOUNDATION, COMMUNITY COUNCIL OF DEVON.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE PARTNERSHIP FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £4k | |
| COMMUNITY COUNCIL OF DEVON | FY2023 | £2k | Devon Community Resilience Forum grant funding |
| THE PARTNERSHIP FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £1k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE SYBIL SHINE MEMORIAL TRUST | 1 | £208k |
| THE J AND H ORLANDER TRUST | 1 | £99k |
| THE CHARLES RUSSELL SPEECHLYS FOUNDATION | 1 | £67k |
| THE HEADLEY TRUST | 1 | £45k |
| HAMPSTEAD GARDEN SUBURB FELLOWSHIP | 1 | £37k |
| THE ADINT CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £30k |
| SCOULOUDI FOUNDATION | 1 | £20k |
| THE BERTIE BLACK FOUNDATION | 1 | £20k |
Charities like this
- REDBRIDGE FOODBANK
- RE:DISH
- NORTHERN DEVON FOODBANK
- Littlehampton & District Foodbank
- KINGSBRIDGE AREA FOODBANK
- EARLSFIELD FOODBANK
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACTS OF KINDNESS | £235k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| REDBRIDGE FOODBANK | £724k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| RE:DISH | £126k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| NORTHERN DEVON FOODBANK | £236k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Littlehampton & District Foodbank | £48k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| KINGSBRIDGE AREA FOODBANK | £230k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |