MARY'S CHILD
Marys Child operates to provide the relief of Financial Hardship amongst people in Peterborough and the surrounding areas bya) Providing emergency food essentials, toiletries, and household items to individuals and families in needb) such other means including the provision of relevant information and other advisory services
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £15,966 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £60,243 to £44,277. The trustees maintain a reserves policy of keeping two months of running costs, with unrestricted reserves held at £10,147 at year-end. The charity relies primarily on grant funding, including a significant National Lottery grant, to support its charitable activities.
What the accounts disclose
“We keep two months running cost in unrestricted reserves.” — page 5
“£10,000 was loaned to the charity by trustees in the prior year, a further £10,000 was loaned to the charity in the year to support charitable activities. The loan balance has been repaid in full in 2024.” — page 12
“Following the decision for Mary's Child not to continue to operate in Kent, £20,344 was transferred to MCK who set up their own charity.” — page 12
“£10,000 was loaned to the charity by trustees in the prior year, a further £10,000 was loaned to the charity in the year to support charitable activities. The loan balance has been repaid in full in 2024.” — page 12
“Following the decision for Mary's Child not to continue to operate in Kent, £20,344 was transferred to MCK who set up their own charity.” — page 12
Trustees
- Angelina Caputo
- David Barber
- Derek Arthur Hodgson Smith
- Rev Andrew Avery
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £147k | £163k |
| 31/12/2023 | £108k | £109k |
| 31/12/2022 | £75k | £49k |
| 31/12/2021 | £48k | £43k |
| 31/12/2020 | £43k | £15k |
Common questions
Is MARY'S CHILD financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £15,966 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £60,243 to £44,277. The trustees maintain a reserves policy of keeping two months of running costs, with unrestricted reserves held at £10,147 at year-end. The charity relies primarily on grant funding, including a significant National Lottery grant, to support its charitable activities. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds MARY'S CHILD?
Funders whose own accounts filings name MARY'S CHILD as a grant recipient include THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. MARY, PETERBOROUGH.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. MARY, PETERBOROUGH | FY2022 | £3k | Summer Fundraiser |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. MARY, PETERBOROUGH | FY2024 | £500 | Harvest lunch |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/03/2026 | £17k | Marys Child Community Garden |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/08/2024 | £182k | Mary's Child wrap around services |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/06/2022 | £9k | Marys Child poverty relief program 2022 |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 06/07/2021 | £3k | Community Cafe |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/10/2020 | £5k | Marys Child Peterborough |