NEO COMMUNITY
Neo Community is a charity to support community led change in our area and empower others to support each other and create sustainable community ran resources and support offers.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £95,716, exceeding the stated policy target of £90,000. The charity reported a net income surplus of £9,730 for the year, having generated total income of £869,471 against charitable expenditure of £859,741.
What the accounts disclose
“Based on these principles, the required target level of free reserves on 31 March 2024 has been calculated as £90,000.” — page 8
“The charitable activities are entirely dependent on continuing grant aid and voluntary donations as well as trading revenues. As a consequence, the going concern basis is dependent on the future flow of these uncertain funding streams.” — page 20
“Alan Woods, a trustee, received £1,789 (2024 £1,420) during the year for payroll services.” — page 23
“Alan Woods, a trustee, received £1,789 (2024 £1,420) during the year for payroll services.” — page 23
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/01/2025)
Trustees
- JUDITH BLACOWchair
- Alan Woods
- Anne Parsons
- DANNY HART
- ELAINE FENELLA OWEN
- Janet Heath
- Lindsey Edwards
- Luke O'Dowd
- Matthew Davies
- SHEENA MCDERMOTT
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/01/2025 | £869k | £860k |
| 30/01/2024 | £908k | £851k |
| 30/01/2023 | £988k | £1.1m |
| 30/01/2022 | £949k | £938k |
| 30/01/2021 | £814k | £721k |
Common questions
Is NEO COMMUNITY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £95,716, exceeding the stated policy target of £90,000. The charity reported a net income surplus of £9,730 for the year, having generated total income of £869,471 against charitable expenditure of £859,741. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds NEO COMMUNITY?
Funders whose own accounts filings name NEO COMMUNITY as a grant recipient include THE STEVE MORGAN FOUNDATION, WIRRAL CVS, The Rathbones Group Foundation, THE JOHNSON FOUNDATION, THE AURORA TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE STEVE MORGAN FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £83k | DCMS Fund Grants >£50k |
| WIRRAL CVS | FY2025 | £15k | Step Up Fund |
| The Rathbones Group Foundation | FY2021 | £5k | |
| THE JOHNSON FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £2k | |
| THE AURORA TRUST | FY2022 | £2k | Emergency COVID relief |
| THE STEVE MORGAN FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £1 | COVID-19 Emergency Fund Grants >£50k |
| The Rathbones Group Foundation | FY2022 | £0 | Liverpool |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/03/2023 | £185k | Neo Community Renewal Programme |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 06/12/2019 | £10k | Community Well being at Neo |