BUILDING 4 HOPE
To relieve the needs of young people and adults in need, by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage within the West Midlands through the provision of construction related training in accordance with a nationally recognised curriculum (diplomas and NVQ via CSkills or equivalent).
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income for the period was £73,858, with unrestricted funds ending at £36,427 and restricted funds at £6,640. The trustees consider it prudent to maintain a reserve of £3,000, which is above the current unrestricted balance if restricted funds are excluded, but the total net assets exceed this target. The filing indicates the charity has been operating efficiently and prudently with no material deficits reported.
What the accounts disclose
“of which £49950 was in the form of grants,£23313 came from gifts from individuals and businesses, and £594 came from Gift Aid.” — page 9
“The Trustees agreed it prudent to maintain a reserve of £3000.” — page 9
Trustees
- STEPHEN COXchair
- Gloria Verna Beckett
- JULIA BROMLEY COLEMAN
- Timothy Paul Coleman
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £74k | £73k |
| 31/03/2024 | £74k | £65k |
| 31/03/2023 | £62k | £56k |
| 31/03/2022 | £52k | £44k |
| 31/03/2021 | £38k | £41k |
Common questions
Is BUILDING 4 HOPE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income for the period was £73,858, with unrestricted funds ending at £36,427 and restricted funds at £6,640. The trustees consider it prudent to maintain a reserve of £3,000, which is above the current unrestricted balance if restricted funds are excluded, but the total net assets exceed this target. The filing indicates the charity has been operating efficiently and prudently with no material deficits reported.
Who funds BUILDING 4 HOPE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BUILDING 4 HOPE as a grant recipient include THE NORTON FOUNDATION, THE COLE CHARITABLE TRUST, THE GRIMMITT TRUST, C B AND H H TAYLOR 1984 TRUST, THE EDWARD AND DOROTHY CADBURY TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE NORTON FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £5k | Equipment/buildings |
| THE COLE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £2k | Education and Training |
| THE GRIMMITT TRUST | FY2024 | £2k | |
| C B AND H H TAYLOR 1984 TRUST | FY2023 | £1k | |
| THE EDWARD AND DOROTHY CADBURY TRUST | FY2023 | £1k | Education and Training |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 27/03/2019 | £10k | Building Skills, Building People 2019 |