MAKING A DIFFERENCE TO MAIDSTONE LTD
To promote social inclusion for the public benefit by preventing people from becoming socially excluded, relieving the needs of those people who are socially excluded and assisting them to integrate into society.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity recorded a historic deficit of £47,774, which halved its reserves to £50,859. The trustees acknowledge that the level of funding necessary to protect the charity from income volatility is at least 6 months of costs, but current reserves are significantly below this target. The charity is working to build reserves and reduce dependence on volatile income sources.
What the accounts disclose
“Payments amounting to £3,604 were made to Mrs A M Sidwell during the year as her employment as an Outreach worker. There were no other related party transactions during the year.” — page 20
Trustees
- Jacqueline Carol Anson
- Julien George Alexander Myles
- Keeley James
- Perry Charles O'Callaghan
- Roy David Bourner
- Sarah Foley
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/05/2025 | £455k | £503k |
| 31/05/2024 | £465k | £451k |
| 31/05/2023 | £308k | £338k |
| 31/05/2022 | £301k | £332k |
| 31/05/2021 | £213k | £186k |
Common questions
Is MAKING A DIFFERENCE TO MAIDSTONE LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity recorded a historic deficit of £47,774, which halved its reserves to £50,859. The trustees acknowledge that the level of funding necessary to protect the charity from income volatility is at least 6 months of costs, but current reserves are significantly below this target. The charity is working to build reserves and reduce dependence on volatile income sources. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds MAKING A DIFFERENCE TO MAIDSTONE LTD?
Funders whose own accounts filings name MAKING A DIFFERENCE TO MAIDSTONE LTD as a grant recipient include THE MRS SMITH AND MOUNT TRUST, THE COLYER-FERGUSSON CHARITABLE TRUST, THE PHILIP AND CONNIE PHILLIPS FOUNDATION, THE EDGAR E LAWLEY FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE MRS SMITH AND MOUNT TRUST | FY2025 | £33k | Mount Fund - Mental Health |
| THE COLYER-FERGUSSON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £10k | |
| THE MRS SMITH AND MOUNT TRUST | FY2024 | £5k | Mount Fund |
| THE PHILIP AND CONNIE PHILLIPS FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £5k | |
| THE PHILIP AND CONNIE PHILLIPS FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £5k | |
| THE MRS SMITH AND MOUNT TRUST | FY2023 | £5k | Mount Fund - Homelessness |
| THE MRS SMITH AND MOUNT TRUST | FY2024 | £5k | Mount Fund |
| THE EDGAR E LAWLEY FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £2k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/12/2024 | £20k | MADM Outreach Salary |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/02/2023 | £10k | Bringing the Community Together |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/01/2021 | £10k | Covid Outreach Support |