Sprouts Community Food Charity
The objects of the Company are to carry on activities which benefit the community and in particular (without limitation) to improve the health and well being of the people of Stockton, Thornaby and surrounding areas, through the provision of education, training and workshops in nutrition and healthy cookery.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £21,902 for the year, reducing total funds from £117,340 to £95,438. Unrestricted reserves stood at £70,525, which the trustees note are held to cover four months of operational costs. The charity relies on a diverse range of restricted grants and donations to fund its activities.
What the accounts disclose
“Income received during the year was £150,340 (2024: £132,594) and of this, £58,820 (2024: £57,060) was in respect of restricted funding.” — page 6
“Funds are held to cover 4 months operational costs in the event of a loss of income and to meet any unforeseen expenditure that may occur.” — page 6
Trustees
- MRS C LOWEchair
- Courtney Jones
- Joan Naylor
- MRS K SHELLEY
- Oluwafemi Abolade
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £150k | £172k |
| 30/09/2024 | £123k | £138k |
| 30/09/2023 | £123k | £138k |
| 30/09/2022 | £127k | £117k |
| 30/09/2021 | £173k | £165k |
Common questions
Is Sprouts Community Food Charity financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £21,902 for the year, reducing total funds from £117,340 to £95,438. Unrestricted reserves stood at £70,525, which the trustees note are held to cover four months of operational costs. The charity relies on a diverse range of restricted grants and donations to fund its activities. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds Sprouts Community Food Charity?
Funders whose own accounts filings name Sprouts Community Food Charity as a grant recipient include The Teesside Charity.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Teesside Charity | FY2022 | £3k | Direct costs |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 05/08/2020 | £36k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/03/2019 | £10k | Good Mood Food Cafe |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/03/2019 | £168k | Cooking In Communities |