THE DEPTFORD RAGGED TRUST
BEAR CHURCH (ENGLISH CLASSES, MEALS FOR VULNERABLE RESIDENTS IN DEPTFORD, PLACE OF WORSHIP)BEAR CUBS FOR PARENTS AND TODDLERSDEPTFORD RAGGED TRUST ARCHIVE/EDUCATIONAL
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £132,111, which the trustees note covers at least three months of core costs, aligning with their stated reserves policy. The charity reported a net income increase to £87,703 and holds total funds of £1,873,243, primarily in restricted funds designated for specific projects like the building redevelopment.
What the accounts disclose
“Donations 130,968 107,530 238,498 520,271” — page 31
“The Charity maintains reserves covering at least three months of core costs.”
“Expenses are on occasion reimbursed to the Trustees and key management personnel in the instance that such expenses are incurred wholly on the Church’s behalf. Reimbursement of expenses to Trustees and Key Management Personnel amounted to £ £33,659 (2024: £42,367).” — page 36
“The cumulative contributions by trustees, key management personnel, their family and other related parties to the Church’s general fund in the year amounted to £45,184.(2024: £47,410).”
“Expenses are on occasion reimbursed to the Trustees and key management personnel in the instance that such expenses are incurred wholly on the Church’s behalf. Reimbursement of expenses to Trustees and Key Management Personnel amounted to £ £33,659 (2024: £42,367).” — page 36
“The cumulative contributions by trustees, key management personnel, their family and other related parties to the Church’s general fund in the year amounted to £45,184.(2024: £47,410).”
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2024)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (11/01/2020)
Trustees
- MR H STICKLANDchair
- Chinemerem McDonald Mrs
- DR R THOMAS
- Katy Nyman
- Michelle Powell
- Philippe Albert Granger
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £349k | £261k |
| 31/03/2024 | £633k | £247k |
| 31/03/2023 | £826k | £301k |
| 31/03/2022 | £282k | £253k |
| 31/03/2021 | £245k | £244k |
Common questions
Is THE DEPTFORD RAGGED TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £132,111, which the trustees note covers at least three months of core costs, aligning with their stated reserves policy. The charity reported a net income increase to £87,703 and holds total funds of £1,873,243, primarily in restricted funds designated for specific projects like the building redevelopment. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE DEPTFORD RAGGED TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE DEPTFORD RAGGED TRUST as a grant recipient include THE BEATRICE LAING TRUST, LANDAID CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED, THE MAURICE AND HILDA LAING CHARITABLE TRUST, DEPTFORD CHALLENGE TRUST LIMITED, QUAKER HOUSING TRUST LIMITED.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE BEATRICE LAING TRUST | FY2023 | £100k | The Ragged Project |
| LANDAID CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED | FY2022 | £90k | |
| LANDAID CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED | FY2023 | £90k | |
| THE MAURICE AND HILDA LAING CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £50k | Social Welfare and Community |
| DEPTFORD CHALLENGE TRUST LIMITED | FY2025 | £26k | |
| QUAKER HOUSING TRUST LIMITED | FY2023 | £25k | contribute towards the build of 33 flats for people in the area experiencing homelessness |
| DEPTFORD CHALLENGE TRUST LIMITED | FY2022 | £20k | |
| STEPHEN TAYLOR FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £20k | |
| QUAKER HOUSING TRUST LIMITED | FY2024 | £19k | contribute towards the build of 33 flats in Lewisham for people experiencing homelessness |
| LONDON CATALYST | FY2025 | £8k | Support for social engagement and community activities. |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 02/04/2025 | £117k | "Educating Deptford: The Deptford Ragged School and its place in the Community" |