FRIEND IN DEED
To promote social inclusion for the public benefit by preventing people from becoming socially excluded, relieving the needs of older people who are socially excluded and assisting them to integrate into society, by providing social and recreational facilities and events involving the local community.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a surplus on unrestricted funds of £16,915 and total free reserves of £38,699. The trustees report that forecast income is sufficient to cover expenditure for the next 12 months, allowing the charity to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees work towards a minimum reserve of three months operational commitment (to be adjusted as operational commitments change), with an optimum of six months.”
“During the year, the charity received Care Scheme income totalling £1,440 (2024 - £Nil) from Eaton Park Community Association, which has a Trustee in common.” — page 23
Trustees
- Stuart Richard John Beardchair
- Deborah Jane O'Callaghan
- EMMA LESLEY FROST
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £89k | £98k |
| 31/03/2024 | £164k | £71k |
| 31/03/2023 | £44k | £41k |
| 31/03/2022 | £41k | £46k |
| 31/03/2021 | £58k | £47k |
Common questions
Is FRIEND IN DEED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a surplus on unrestricted funds of £16,915 and total free reserves of £38,699. The trustees report that forecast income is sufficient to cover expenditure for the next 12 months, allowing the charity to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds FRIEND IN DEED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name FRIEND IN DEED as a grant recipient include MILLS AND REEVE CHARITABLE TRUST, ANGUISH'S EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MILLS AND REEVE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £5k | |
| ANGUISH'S EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION | FY2026 | £5k | Opportunities for young people with additional needs to meet and engage with older people |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 01/11/2023 | £10k | Project Funding |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/12/2022 | £104k | Intergenerational friendships to reduce loneliness |