Faith in the Community, Fleetwood

Registered charity 1172609 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as THE MUSTARD SEED GROUP, THE MUSTARD SEED GROUP (FLEETWOOD)

At their Trustees meeting on 16/03/23 the Trustees approved a change to their objectives to read: Faith in the Community Fleetwood, exists to support the relief of poverty in Fleetwood by providing food parcels and other forms of support to improve the general well-being of all those accessing our services.

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Latest income
£107k
Latest spending
£96k
Registered
2017
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the charity had a real bank account of £107,257.76 and a cash balance of £2,455 at the end of the period. Per the treasurer's report, the charity achieved a surplus of £11,000, although it notes that projected rises in food maintenance costs may eat away at any surplus in 2025. Reserves of £21,346 are held specifically for food and heating/lighting as part of the charity's reserves policy.

Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: Donations
We have received some invaluable donations towards the refurbishment of the building we use for food distribution which totalled £39,000. Again, Wyre Borough Council have donated £20,000 — page 8
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: Reserves Policy in place (held: £21k)
£10,586 is reserved for food and £10,760 towards Heating and Lighting as part of our Reserves Policy. — page 8
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Faith in the Community Fleetwood (matched by registered charity number).

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Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Lancashire

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2024£107k£96k
31/12/2023£76k£87k
31/12/2022£102k£35k
31/12/2021£45k£45k
31/12/2020£23k£5k

Common questions

Is Faith in the Community, Fleetwood financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity had a real bank account of £107,257.76 and a cash balance of £2,455 at the end of the period. Per the treasurer's report, the charity achieved a surplus of £11,000, although it notes that projected rises in food maintenance costs may eat away at any surplus in 2025. Reserves of £21,346 are held specifically for food and heating/lighting as part of the charity's reserves policy. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.

Who funds Faith in the Community, Fleetwood?

Funders whose own accounts filings name Faith in the Community, Fleetwood as a grant recipient include THE S M B TRUST.

Known funders

Grants to this charity found in funders’ own accounts filings.

FunderYearAmountPurpose (as stated by the funder)
THE S M B TRUSTFY2023£1k