CARING HANDS IN THE VALE
Our planned activities in order to achieve our aims are as follows: Individuals and/or families are referred to Caring Hands and our five banks of resources via a network of over ninety front line agencies from the local community and Vale of Evesham. Referrals are also made by the congregation of the church. Caring Hands also provides drop-in meals twice a week and volunteering opportunities.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total cash reserves at 31 March 2025 amounted to £59,050, comprising £29,687 in unrestricted funds. The trustees consider the minimum funds required to be the amount needed to continue activities for four months, noting a need to generate significantly more unrestricted income to maintain current salary commitments.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees have reviewed the reserves policy and consider that due to the known level of monthly recurring income the minimum funds required are the amount required to continue the activities of the charity for four months.” — page 24
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £123k | £145k |
| 31/03/2024 | £128k | £144k |
| 31/03/2023 | £333k | £131k |
| 31/03/2022 | £110k | £93k |
| 31/03/2021 | £399k | £86k |
Common questions
Is CARING HANDS IN THE VALE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total cash reserves at 31 March 2025 amounted to £59,050, comprising £29,687 in unrestricted funds. The trustees consider the minimum funds required to be the amount needed to continue activities for four months, noting a need to generate significantly more unrestricted income to maintain current salary commitments. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds CARING HANDS IN THE VALE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CARING HANDS IN THE VALE as a grant recipient include JOHN MARTIN'S CHARITY.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN MARTIN'S CHARITY | FY2026 | £45k | Grant commitment over 3 year period |
| JOHN MARTIN'S CHARITY | FY2023 | £25k | Health / Other |
| JOHN MARTIN'S CHARITY | FY2025 | £2k | Relief in need |
| JOHN MARTIN'S CHARITY | FY2024 | £2k | Relief in need |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| MUSLIM COMMUNITY & EDUCATION CENTRE (MCEC) | 2 | £81k |
| THE PIKE STAR FOUNDATION | 1 | £38k |
| THE TURNER-KIRK TRUST | 1 | £33k |
| THE CARLTON HAYES MENTAL HEALTH CHARITY | 1 | £9k |
| THE NINEVEH CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £8k |
| THE COLYER-FERGUSSON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| THE MCCARTHY & STONE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £5k |
| THE BEATRICE LAING TRUST | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- HELP A NEIGHBOUR IN DISTRESS SCHEME (HANDS)
- HELPING HANDS COMMUNITY TRUST
- HANDS OF MERCY INTERNATIONAL
- HANDS OF GIVING FOUNDATION
- HEALTH AND NUTRITION DEVELOPMENT SOCIETY (HANDS) INTERNATIONAL
- HANDS OF HOPE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARING HANDS IN THE VALE | £123k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HELP A NEIGHBOUR IN DISTRESS SCHEME (HANDS) | £81k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HELPING HANDS COMMUNITY TRUST | £407k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| HANDS OF MERCY INTERNATIONAL | £108k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HANDS OF GIVING FOUNDATION | £123k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| HEALTH AND NUTRITION DEVELOPMENT SOCIETY (HANDS) INTERNATIONAL | £176k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |