NOVO COMMUNITIES
The object is to promote and protect the physical and mental health of sufferers of addiction anywhere in the world through the provision of support, education and practical advice. Currently all funds are sent in support of 'Novo Communities' in Bolivia which runs an addiction residential rehabilitation centre with plans to develop further centres themselves and franchise to others.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that total income increased by 15% during the year, yet significant expenditure growth related to expansion in Nicaragua depleted the designated growth fund. The charity reports a closing balance of £19,011.98, with unrestricted reserves remaining very low at £67.73, indicating tight financial resources despite stable operational delivery.
What the accounts disclose
“From Corporate Entities £30,332.24” — page 6
“The Designated Growth Fund was depleted for the expansion of the work.” — page 6
“The Designated Growth Fund was depleted for the expansion of the work.” — page 6
“We are so sad that Sharon Klitgaard, a UK trustee since the inception of the work in 2014, has had to resign through serious illness.” — page 5
“Quinta Totaices is also home to two businesses. Both independent social enterprises donate 100% of their profits to Novō Communities and are registered under a limited company in Bolivia.” — page 2
Corporate structure
- Trading subsidiary: NOVO SERVICES LIMITED Companies House 15792399
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (07/01/2025)
Trustees
- TREVOR JOHN CHILDS BSCchair
- IAN JAMES HUDELL ACIB
- JONATHAN HORNE DIP COMPSc
- Peter Moon Mr
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £112k | £93k |
| 31/12/2023 | £119k | £139k |
| 31/12/2022 | £103k | £111k |
| 31/12/2021 | £109k | £81k |
| 31/12/2020 | £95k | £110k |
Common questions
Is NOVO COMMUNITIES financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that total income increased by 15% during the year, yet significant expenditure growth related to expansion in Nicaragua depleted the designated growth fund. The charity reports a closing balance of £19,011.98, with unrestricted reserves remaining very low at £67.73, indicating tight financial resources despite stable operational delivery. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds NOVO COMMUNITIES?
Funders whose own accounts filings name NOVO COMMUNITIES as a grant recipient include THE BISHOP RADFORD TRUST, SEEDFIELD TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE BISHOP RADFORD TRUST | FY2025 | £2k | Foundation Grants |
| SEEDFIELD TRUST | FY2022 | £2k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ORPHANS IN NEED | 1 | £867k |
| WALES COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY ACTION | 1 | £477k |
| THE CAMPDEN CHARITIES TRUSTEE | 1 | £380k |
| Young K&C | 1 | £275k |
| HUMAN APPEAL | 1 | £156k |
| WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT UK FOUNDATION | 1 | £127k |
| KUSUMA TRUST UK | 1 | £61k |
| THE GROVE TRUST | 1 | £44k |
Charities like this
- NOVO JIBON
- NOVA NEW OPPORTUNITIES
- NOVA WAKEFIELD DISTRICT LIMITED
- Neo Community Services
- THE NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS
- MULBERRY COMMUNITY PROJECTS (BLACKPOOL)
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOVO COMMUNITIES | £112k | — | 0 | below | — | noted |
| NOVO JIBON | £676k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| NOVA NEW OPPORTUNITIES | £725k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| NOVA WAKEFIELD DISTRICT LIMITED | £1.6m | more than £60,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Neo Community Services | £0 | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS | £9.5m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |