TREE SHEPHERD LTD
Tree Shepherd works within some of the capitals most deprived communities, helping people create new opportunities and supporting businesses under pressure of change. We bring entrepreneurial individuals together in shared, collaborative networks, to grow their confidence, share ideas and knowledge, set up businesses, trade together and ultimately employ other people.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income for the year was £271,757 against total expenditure of £265,059, resulting in a net surplus. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £113,113, which exceeds its stated policy target of holding at least three months of operating expenses. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to attention regarding the preparation of the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity aims to hold levels of unrestricted reserves of at least 3 months operating expenses.” — page 6
Trustees
- Andrew James Livingston
- Cynthia Sophirina Mukiwa
- Jonathan Samuel James Clarke
- SIMON JOHN HALL
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £272k | £265k |
| 31/03/2024 | £241k | £239k |
| 31/03/2023 | £189k | £189k |
| 31/03/2022 | £197k | £197k |
| 31/03/2021 | £374k | £335k |
Common questions
Is TREE SHEPHERD LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income for the year was £271,757 against total expenditure of £265,059, resulting in a net surplus. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £113,113, which exceeds its stated policy target of holding at least three months of operating expenses. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to attention regarding the preparation of the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds TREE SHEPHERD LTD?
Funders whose own accounts filings name TREE SHEPHERD LTD as a grant recipient include TRUST FOR LONDON, WALCOT EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRUST FOR LONDON | FY2024 | £175k | Racial justice fund |
| WALCOT EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £20k | Start Your Own Enterprise: for Young People |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Borough of Southwark | 31/03/2024 | £23k | Grant to Tree Shepherd |
| Postcode Lottery | 27/06/2022 | £24k | Mental health support for marginalised founders of micro-enterprises |
| London Borough of Southwark | 31/03/2022 | £22k | Grant to Tree Shepherd |
| Greater London Authority | 11/11/2015 | £14k | Grant to Tree Shepherd |