RIBBLE VALLEY GATEWAY TRUST
Ribble Valley Foodbank - providing food and toiletries to residents coping with financial emergencies.Gateway Trust Counselling - for residents with psychological/emotional needs which impede social and economic participation.Ribble Valley Art for All - art classes for people with special needs.Love Clitheroe is a group involving local churches working to promote christianity and charity
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held total unrestricted and restricted cash funds of £217,906 at the end of the period, with no endowment funds or liabilities reported. The trustees note there is no formal reserves policy but aim to hold 3-6 months of funding, while acknowledging that fundraising remains a continued priority to ensure ongoing financial viability.
What the accounts disclose
“Principal sources of income are grants, donations and gifts from Counselling clients.” — page 7
“There is no formal reserves policy, but the trustees aim to follow good charitable practice to hold at least 3-6 months funding in reserves.” — page 7
Trustees
- PATRICIA DIANE STEER FCIIchair
- Alan John Edward Meyer
- Joanna Robinson
- Peter Brierley
- Rev Samuel Cheesman
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £119k | £137k |
| 31/03/2024 | £86k | £111k |
| 31/03/2023 | £130k | £64k |
| 31/03/2022 | £94k | £60k |
| 31/03/2021 | £134k | £35k |
Common questions
Is RIBBLE VALLEY GATEWAY TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held total unrestricted and restricted cash funds of £217,906 at the end of the period, with no endowment funds or liabilities reported. The trustees note there is no formal reserves policy but aim to hold 3-6 months of funding, while acknowledging that fundraising remains a continued priority to ensure ongoing financial viability. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.