KINGSTRUST NETWORK
Kingstrust Network exists for the relief of poverty in the United Kingdom. The charity operates community hubs along the impoverished east coast seaside towns of northern England. It provides furniture, white goods, food and other material assistance as may be required through its hubs and through other front-line partner charities to those in need in our geographical areas of operation.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £652 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with unrestricted funds totaling £27,773. The trustees note that obtaining grant funding has become harder than in previous years, presenting a major challenge for the coming year. The charity maintains a reserves policy aiming for six months of core running costs plus an additional £5,000 for emergencies.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity aims to keep six month’s core running costs in the unrestricted general fund in line with current Charities Commission advice. In addition the charity aims to keep an additional £5,000 in the unrestricted general fund to cover dilapidations at their premises in Withernsea (as required by the rental agreement), and other unbudgeted emergencies.” — page 7
“Tim Jarvis, Treasurer is the husband of Annette Jarvis the Chair.” — page 14
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (08/12/2023)
Trustees
- ANNETTE ROSE JARVISchair
- Berlinda Ives
- David Malcolm West
- Jorrell Phillip Nathaniel Meade
- Patricia Dawn Beischer
- Rodger Main
- TIMOTHY PAUL JARVIS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £50k | £42k |
| 31/03/2024 | £48k | £34k |
| 31/03/2023 | £36k | £36k |
| 31/03/2022 | £27k | £40k |
| 31/03/2021 | £74k | £43k |
Common questions
Is KINGSTRUST NETWORK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £652 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with unrestricted funds totaling £27,773. The trustees note that obtaining grant funding has become harder than in previous years, presenting a major challenge for the coming year. The charity maintains a reserves policy aiming for six months of core running costs plus an additional £5,000 for emergencies. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds KINGSTRUST NETWORK?
Funders whose own accounts filings name KINGSTRUST NETWORK as a grant recipient include THE SIR JAMES RECKITT CHARITY, THE HULL AND EAST RIDING CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE SIR JAMES RECKITT CHARITY | FY2021 | £10k | Local community support |
| THE HULL AND EAST RIDING CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £3k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 24/08/2020 | £10k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |