NEW LIFE WOOD
To relieve unemployment for the benefit of the public in Essex, by the provision of opportunities for volunteering, training and work experience to increase their employability by means of a wood recycling project based in Pitsea; and to relieve financial hardship by the provision of courses in money management and debt counselling.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity made a deficit of £23,641 for the year ended 30 September 2025, resulting in a decrease in total reserves to £70,540. The trustees confirm that unrestricted reserves of £65,679 are maintained above the stated policy target of two months' expenditure, and resources are adequate to continue operations for the foreseeable future.
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 minimum level equivalent to two month's expenditure.” — page 7
“During the year, Lesley M'Clelland (trustee) was paid £9,490 in her capacity as bookkeeper (2024: £7,371).” — page 17
Trustees
- Andrew McClintockchair
- COLIN LEONARD GABELL
- Lesley Anne M'Clelland
- Martin Kett
- Stephen Dean
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £166k | £190k |
| 30/09/2024 | £191k | £157k |
| 30/09/2023 | £158k | £156k |
| 30/09/2022 | £137k | £157k |
| 30/09/2021 | £204k | £207k |
Common questions
Is NEW LIFE WOOD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity made a deficit of £23,641 for the year ended 30 September 2025, resulting in a decrease in total reserves to £70,540. The trustees confirm that unrestricted reserves of £65,679 are maintained above the stated policy target of two months' expenditure, and resources are adequate to continue operations for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds NEW LIFE WOOD?
Funders whose own accounts filings name NEW LIFE WOOD as a grant recipient include THE ALLEN LANE FOUNDATION, WATES FAMILY ENTERPRISE TRUST, CHARLES S FRENCH CHARITABLE TRUST, THE ANCHOR FOUNDATION, THE ARCHER TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE ALLEN LANE FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £7k | |
| WATES FAMILY ENTERPRISE TRUST | FY2022 | £5k | Group Awards |
| CHARLES S FRENCH CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £4k | |
| THE ANCHOR FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £4k | |
| THE ARCHER TRUST | FY2023 | £3k | Charitable activities |
| CHAPMAN CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £2k | |
| THE NINEVEH CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £2k | |
| ROSCA TRUST | FY2025 | £1k | |
| THE ROTARY CLUB OF BILLERICAY MAYFLOWER CHARITABLE TRUST CIO | FY2024 | £1k | |
| THE ARCHER TRUST | FY2024 | £1k | |
| Moto Foundation | FY2021 | £500 | Community Grant |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/10/2025 | £19k | New Life Wood - New Heat Pump Heating System with A/C & Solar |
| Postcode Lottery | 29/07/2024 | £10k | Unrestricted Funding |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 06/06/2024 | £19k | New Life Wood |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/04/2023 | £9k | New Life Wood |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/02/2021 | £30k | New Life Wood - capital costs |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/09/2019 | £50k | New Life Wood |