FACE - FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ENTERPRISE
FACE is a non-profit organisation which endeavours to promote and organise community events and activities involving the local areas of Blackburn with Darwen, Lancashire. We are a leading movement in building a more integrated society. We work on a local level to connect people together across all ages and walks of life.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net loss of £29,166 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total funds decreasing from £42,219 to £13,053. The trustees have established a reserves policy target of three months' expenditure, and the current unrestricted funds of £378 are significantly below this target. Despite the financial deficit, the trustees confirm the accounts were prepared on a going concern basis with adequate resources.
What the accounts disclose
“The reserves are needed to meet the working capital requirements of the service and the trustees are confident that at this level they would be able to continue the activities of FACE to meet the needs of the community in the event of a significant drop in funding.” — page 4
Trustees
- Mohammed Shabir Siddiq
- SALMAN BHAODIN
- Zakira Bagas
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £128k | £157k |
| 31/03/2024 | £129k | £145k |
| 31/03/2023 | £178k | £142k |
| 31/03/2022 | £71k | £79k |
| 31/03/2021 | £138k | £126k |
Common questions
Is FACE - FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ENTERPRISE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net loss of £29,166 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total funds decreasing from £42,219 to £13,053. The trustees have established a reserves policy target of three months' expenditure, and the current unrestricted funds of £378 are significantly below this target. Despite the financial deficit, the trustees confirm the accounts were prepared on a going concern basis with adequate resources. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 13/06/2024 | £15k | Move it! |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 05/08/2022 | £10k | SCHOOL'S OUT! |
| Sport England | 01/06/2020 | £7k | COVID-19 CEF |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/01/2020 | £10k | HOLIDAY KIDS CAMP |