PROJECT 229
Registered charity 1178577 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register
Project 229 is a pro-active community centre for ages 0 to 99 and beyond with a whole family approach. Project 229, alongside partner organisations, provides opportunities through which people are empowered to counter isolation, build relationships, develop life-skills, be supported/support others, improve resilience, grow in self-esteem and make positive changes.
Causes: Disability · Economic/community Development/employment · Recreation · Get email alerts
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that gross income increased by 44% to £205,062, with unrestricted income rising to £112,633. However, the trustees note that cost increases and the restricted nature of most funding have pressured general reserves, stating that some set-aside funds may need to be used for core costs if additional funds are not secured. The independent examiner confirmed no material matters were found to give cause for concern regarding the accounts.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Largest income source: Grant Income Art Well Project (22% of income)
“GRANT INCOME ART WELL PROJECT 45290”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy (held: £113k)
“The Trustees had set aside some money gifted to Project 229 to put into reserves. Some of these funds will have to be used over the next financial year if additional funds cannot be secured to support the core costs of the organisation.” — page 21
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Going concern: noted by the trustees or auditor
“The Trustees continue to consider additional funds to include in the charity’s reserves. This will be made separate from the charity’s general reserves.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 3 of 6 completeness components.
- LIONEL GEOFFREY STEWART M.B.Echair
- BIPINCHANDRA SHAH · trustee of 3 other charities
- Francis McMahon
- Philip Dennis Eaton
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Bedford
Income and spending
Common questions
Is PROJECT 229 financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that gross income increased by 44% to £205,062, with unrestricted income rising to £112,633. However, the trustees note that cost increases and the restricted nature of most funding have pressured general reserves, stating that some set-aside funds may need to be used for core costs if additional funds are not secured. The independent examiner confirmed no material matters were found to give cause for concern regarding the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds PROJECT 229?
Funders whose own accounts filings name PROJECT 229 as a grant recipient include THE HARPUR TRUST, THE PANACEA CHARITABLE TRUST, THE HOSPITAL OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST.
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