HARLESDEN NEIGHBOURHOOD FORUM
Harlesden Neighbourhood Forum (HNF) is a neighbourhood planning form established under the Localism Act 2011. The neighbourhood plan produced by the Forum was adopted in May 2019 following a referendum. The area of benefit is Harlesden and immediate surroundings with a particular focus on the area defined by the HNF boundary in the Neighbourhood Plan.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £1,160.50, which is below the trustees' stated policy target of maintaining reserves equivalent to six months of operating expenditure. The charity reported a net decrease in funds of £26,076 for the period, with the majority of its income being restricted funding from the Trust for London.
What the accounts disclose
“Trust for London, a London-based charity funder, is the primary source of funding for this period.” — page 14
“The reserves we have set aside provide financial stability and the means for developing our principal activity. We intend to maintain our reserves at a level which is at least equivalent to 6 months of operating expenditure.” — page 14
Trustees
- Sandra Gillian Whitechair
- Andrea Burris
- Carol Morris
- Duane Person
- Ebrahim Piperdy
- Julieta Marlene Galarza
- Romael Amanze Ferguson
- Sonya Stewart
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £46k | £33k |
| 31/03/2024 | £6k | £32k |
| 31/03/2023 | £52k | £31k |
| 31/03/2022 | £26k | £19k |
| 31/03/2021 | £29k | £14k |
Common questions
Is HARLESDEN NEIGHBOURHOOD FORUM financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £1,160.50, which is below the trustees' stated policy target of maintaining reserves equivalent to six months of operating expenditure. The charity reported a net decrease in funds of £26,076 for the period, with the majority of its income being restricted funding from the Trust for London. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds HARLESDEN NEIGHBOURHOOD FORUM?
Funders whose own accounts filings name HARLESDEN NEIGHBOURHOOD FORUM as a grant recipient include TRUST FOR LONDON, EDWARD HARVIST (ALSO KNOWN AS THE HARVIST ESTATE).
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRUST FOR LONDON | FY2023 | £57k | Supporting the work of the Forum |
| TRUST FOR LONDON | FY2022 | £50k | Connected communities |
| EDWARD HARVIST (ALSO KNOWN AS THE HARVIST ESTATE) | FY2025 | £5k | Higher Potential — 1000 Years of Harlesden |