SUNDERLAND COMMUNITY TRANSPORT CIO
To provide low-cost reliable transport, via three accessible minibuses, to community groups and voluntary organisations in the local area.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reports unrestricted reserves of £2,345,678 against a policy target of three months of unrestricted expenditure, indicating a healthy financial position. The accounts state that resources are adequate to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, with no material uncertainties identified regarding going concern.
What the accounts disclose
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (21/10/2020)
Trustees
- MALCOLM GORDON WATSONchair
- David Mitchell
- Kayleigh Richardson
- Lesley Lawson
- ROBERT BRAINES
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £80k | £46k |
| 31/03/2024 | £44k | £34k |
| 31/03/2023 | £39k | £33k |
| 31/03/2022 | £25k | £29k |
| 31/03/2021 | £20k | £26k |
Common questions
Is SUNDERLAND COMMUNITY TRANSPORT CIO financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reports unrestricted reserves of £2,345,678 against a policy target of three months of unrestricted expenditure, indicating a healthy financial position. The accounts state that resources are adequate to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, with no material uncertainties identified regarding going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by BDO UK LLP.
Who funds SUNDERLAND COMMUNITY TRANSPORT CIO?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SUNDERLAND COMMUNITY TRANSPORT CIO as a grant recipient include The Greatham Foundation Ltd, THE BARBOUR FOUNDATION, THE JOICEY TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Greatham Foundation Ltd | FY2022 | £100k | Provides affordable, safe transport for voluntary and not-for-profit community groups |
| THE BARBOUR FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £2k | |
| THE JOICEY TRUST | FY2025 | £2k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/07/2024 | £20k | Minibus Replacement |
| Community Foundation North East | 12/05/2022 | £6k | Grant to Sunderland Community Transport (formerly Southwick & Monkwearmouth CT) |