AID BOX COMMUNITY
Registered charity 1172697 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register
To provide Support, Supplies, and Sanctuary to Refugees and Asylum Seekers in Bristol and other areas of the United Kingdom by providing free and essential living items and a safe welcome space and signposting to our partner services for practical help in Housing, Legal Advice and Medical Help.
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a small overall deficit of £587 for the year, reversing a trend of surpluses due to planned investment in new premises. Free unrestricted reserves stood at £289,170, which the trustees consider sufficient to cover six months of operating costs and mitigate near-term financial risks associated with the upcoming relocation.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: six months' operating costs (held: £289k)
“The Charity aims to hold six months’ operating costs as free reserves to provide financial security” — page 16
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Aid Box Community charged Aid Box Trading Ltd for staff time.
“During the year, Aid Box Community charged Aid Box Trading Ltd £2,033 (2024: £2,174) for staff time.” — page 26
“Peter Kent was a trustee of Aid Box Community and a director of Aid Box Trading Ltd. He resigned from both posts on 13th October 2024” — page 26
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Peter Kent, a trustee, was a director of the trading subsidiary.
“During the year, Aid Box Community charged Aid Box Trading Ltd £2,033 (2024: £2,174) for staff time.” — page 26
“Peter Kent was a trustee of Aid Box Community and a director of Aid Box Trading Ltd. He resigned from both posts on 13th October 2024” — page 26
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Lucy Middelboe, a trustee, was appointed director of the trading subsidiary.
“During the year, Aid Box Community charged Aid Box Trading Ltd £2,033 (2024: £2,174) for staff time.” — page 26
“Peter Kent was a trustee of Aid Box Community and a director of Aid Box Trading Ltd. He resigned from both posts on 13th October 2024” — page 26
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: Aid Box Trading Ltd
“Aid Box Trading Ltd (Company number 12319337) is the wholly owned subsidiary of Aid Box Community.” — page 26
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Corporate structure
AID BOX TRADING LTD — per its own Companies House accounts
- Donated/gift-aided to the charity: £29k
- Intercompany creditor of £32 (2025: £32) disclosed in Note 4. Additionally, Note 6 states Aid Box Community charged Aid Box Trading Ltd £1,241 for lending staff time.
“For the year ended 31 March 2026, there are donations payable of £28,833 (2025: £31,010) to Aid Box Community from Aid Box Trading Ltd.”
Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Aid Box Community (matched by registered charity number).
Funders the charity credits
Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).
- John James Foundation — “John James Foundation have generously supported us with funding that enables us to provide vital support, essential supplies, and a safe san…” (source page)
Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook · instagram
- Richard Hugh Annandalechair
- Amanda McKeown
- Clare Rachel McKeown
- Irene Elizabeth Zikusoka
- Joanna Killick
- Lucy Charlotte Middelboe
- Mariia Burlaka
- Patricia Omohakpor Ogri
- Shelly Ann Deonarine
- Thomas William Fallows
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Throughout England
Income and spending
Common questions
Is AID BOX COMMUNITY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a small overall deficit of £587 for the year, reversing a trend of surpluses due to planned investment in new premises. Free unrestricted reserves stood at £289,170, which the trustees consider sufficient to cover six months of operating costs and mitigate near-term financial risks associated with the upcoming relocation. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds AID BOX COMMUNITY?
Funders whose own accounts filings name AID BOX COMMUNITY as a grant recipient include THE MARTIN SMITH FOUNDATION, THE FORRESTER FAMILY TRUST, THE A B CHARITABLE TRUST, THE NISBET TRUST, THE 29TH MAY 1961 CHARITY.
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