WESTRAVEN COMMUNITY CAFE AND GARDEN
To develop the capacity and skills of the members of the socially and economically disadvantaged community of Westwood and Ravensthorpe in such a way that they are better able to identify, and help meet their needs and to participate more fully in society. By running cooking, gardening, boxing, chair yoga, basketball and various and educational fun days for all community groups.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £24,833 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income of £212,048. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted funds are maintained at a level equivalent to approximately three months' expenditure, and the charity relies on support from Cross Keys Homes for staffing costs.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to approximately three months’ expenditure.” — page 6
“The community cafe is operated from premises that are leased from Cross Keys Homes Ltd, the locally trusted organisation for the WestRaven Big Local project. Rent and services are charged at normal market rates. The operating assets for the charity have been made available for use by the WestRaven Big Local project. No charge has been made for the use of the assets during the period.” — page 20
“The charity currently runs its community gardens on land that has been made available for use by Ravensthorpe Primary School. No charge is made for the use of the land.” — page 20
“The community cafe is operated from premises that are leased from Cross Keys Homes Ltd, the locally trusted organisation for the WestRaven Big Local project. Rent and services are charged at normal market rates. The operating assets for the charity have been made available for use by the WestRaven Big Local project. No charge has been made for the use of the assets during the period.” — page 20
“The charity currently runs its community gardens on land that has been made available for use by Ravensthorpe Primary School. No charge is made for the use of the land.” — page 20
Trustees
- Lucinda Robinson
- Mary Bryce
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £212k | £187k |
| 05/04/2024 | £165k | £154k |
| 05/04/2023 | £104k | £106k |
| 05/04/2022 | £72k | £70k |
| 05/04/2021 | £50k | £53k |
Common questions
Is WESTRAVEN COMMUNITY CAFE AND GARDEN financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £24,833 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income of £212,048. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted funds are maintained at a level equivalent to approximately three months' expenditure, and the charity relies on support from Cross Keys Homes for staffing costs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 01/11/2023 | £24k | Project Funding |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/03/2023 | £8k | WestRaven Community Cafe Coronation Party and Community activities |
| Sport England | 09/02/2023 | £4k | Keeping Fit in the Community |
| UK government | 28/08/2020 | £5k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |