THE PROVIDENCE HOUSE TRUST
Registered charity 1181473 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as PROVIDENCE HOUSE YOUTHCLUB
The Providence House Trust is a merger of 2 previous trusts (PHT est 1963 & PHYC est 1969). Based in north Battersea, we continue to be passionate about improving the lives and outcomes for young people. We aim to provide social, recreational, sporting and educational activities in a weekly programme and during school holidays for young people aged 5-25 years.
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income decreased to £197,017 from the previous year, while unrestricted reserves stood at £42,821 against a policy target of one month's spending (being reviewed for three months). The trustees confirm the charity has sufficient resources to continue as a going concern despite the CEO resignation and slow new funding.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Largest income source: Restricted income (42% of income)
“Restricted income accounted for about 42% of the total income for the charity” — page 8
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: one month's spending (held: £43k)
“Trustee policy is that sufficient reserves are held to cover one month’s spending, however this is being reviewed and move to three months is being actively pursued” — page 8
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Funders the charity credits
Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).
- Shallowford Trust — “Our Corporate Partners
Businesses investing in the next generation through funding, expertise, and long-term commitment to local young peop…” (source page)
Property (HM Land Registry)
1 registered title in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (0 freehold). All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook · instagram
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (20/04/2020) — per the register’s event history; asset transfers typically record mergers or reorganisations.
- Received assets from another charity (20/04/2020) — per the register’s event history; asset transfers typically record mergers or reorganisations.
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Throughout London
Income and spending
Common questions
Is THE PROVIDENCE HOUSE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income decreased to £197,017 from the previous year, while unrestricted reserves stood at £42,821 against a policy target of one month's spending (being reviewed for three months). The trustees confirm the charity has sufficient resources to continue as a going concern despite the CEO resignation and slow new funding. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE PROVIDENCE HOUSE TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE PROVIDENCE HOUSE TRUST as a grant recipient include INCORPORATED CHURCH INSTITUTE, UPPER TOOTING, BATTERSEA CRIME PREVENTION PANEL.
Known funders
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