FRIENDS OF FIRS FARM
Activities for public benefit
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a net deficit of £21,687 for the year, resulting in total funds decreasing from £322,249 to £300,562. The trustees report that unrestricted reserves of £33,271 are held to ensure core activities can continue during unforeseen difficulties, aligning with a policy target of three months' expenditure. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would cause concern regarding the accounts or the charity's compliance with accounting requirements.
What the accounts disclose
“The target reserve amount represents at least 3 months’ (12 weeks) expenditure and will be reviewed annually.” — page 5
Trustees
- TONI GUIVERchair
- Benjamin Simon Bleet
- Carl Redondo
- Chris Ferrary
- Eunice Szekir
- Panayiotis Charalambous
- Paul William Guiver
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £27k | £48k |
| 31/03/2024 | £82k | £107k |
| 31/03/2023 | £334k | £81k |
| 31/03/2022 | £72k | £2k |
| 31/03/2021 | £2k | £951 |
Common questions
Is FRIENDS OF FIRS FARM financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a net deficit of £21,687 for the year, resulting in total funds decreasing from £322,249 to £300,562. The trustees report that unrestricted reserves of £33,271 are held to ensure core activities can continue during unforeseen difficulties, aligning with a policy target of three months' expenditure. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would cause concern regarding the accounts or the charity's compliance with accounting requirements. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds FRIENDS OF FIRS FARM?
Funders whose own accounts filings name FRIENDS OF FIRS FARM as a grant recipient include THE LONDON MARATHON CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED, CHAPMAN CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE LONDON MARATHON CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED | FY2024 | £20k | Community hub renovation |
| THE LONDON MARATHON CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED | FY2023 | £20k | Community hub renovation |
| CHAPMAN CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £1k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 29/11/2022 | £41k | Creating a Community Hub |
| UK government | 29/11/2022 | £41k | ALB-Sport England-Creating a Community Hub |
| Sport England | 27/10/2022 | £0 | COVID19 - Active Together (Crowdfunding) |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/10/2022 | £10k | Firs Farm Community Hub |
| Sport England | 15/12/2021 | £80k | Install toilets within a community hub |
| UK government | 15/12/2021 | £80k | ALB-Sport England-Creating a Community Hub |