WOODSMOKE GROUP
Our aim is to provide an educational outdoor adventure experience shaped by fun, friendship, free-thought and respect without exclusion due to financial constraints. Our Summer camp is for children aged 9 to 21, mainly from the Sunderland area, but there are no restrictions on children attending from further afield.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted cash reserves stood at £19,428 at the end of the period, which the trustees describe as sufficient to cover unexpected maintenance costs and uphold safety standards for the upcoming camp. The charity reported a net surplus for the year, with total receipts of £25,947 exceeding total payments of £19,667. External corporate funding increased significantly to £13,398, supporting facility improvements and new activities.
What the accounts disclose
“Currently, the Charity’s main source of income is donations from our campers and volunteers who attend the Summer Camp.” — page 7
Trustees
- ALAN RODNEY HENDERSON
- AUSTIN WARD
- Alistair Briggs
- JAMES MCGEORGE
- JOSHUA GATESHILL
- William McGeorge
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £26k | £19k |
| 31/12/2023 | £16k | £11k |
| 31/12/2022 | £16k | £11k |
| 31/12/2021 | £7k | £9k |
| 31/12/2020 | £7k | £5k |
Common questions
Is WOODSMOKE GROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted cash reserves stood at £19,428 at the end of the period, which the trustees describe as sufficient to cover unexpected maintenance costs and uphold safety standards for the upcoming camp. The charity reported a net surplus for the year, with total receipts of £25,947 exceeding total payments of £19,667. External corporate funding increased significantly to £13,398, supporting facility improvements and new activities.
Who funds WOODSMOKE GROUP?
Funders whose own accounts filings name WOODSMOKE GROUP as a grant recipient include SIR JOHN PRIESTMAN CHARITY TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIR JOHN PRIESTMAN CHARITY TRUST | FY2024 | £3k | Section 2(f) |