CAMP JOJO
Registered charity 1189163 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register
Supporting families of children with complex needs and disabilities, many with life limiting conditions or reduced life expectancy, to enjoy a family camping experience. Full accessibility, extensive equipment and volunteer support allows tent accommodation and activities to be available to all. Camp Jojo builds resilience and hope for families alongside people who understand their challenges.
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £157,636 for the year, with total unrestricted reserves of £189,975. The trustees maintain a reserves policy targeting a minimum of three months of running costs, and the current free reserves of £96,964 are above this threshold. The charity has secured significant multi-year funding from major bodies, including the National Lottery and Children in Need, to support its operations and expansion.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: three months of unrestricted expenditure (held: £97k)
“The Trustees have established a policy to maintain a minimum of 3 month and a maximum of 6 month running costs in reserves.” — page 20
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Rent paid to trustee J Spence for Ivy Farm at a discount
“Rent of £12,400 has been paid for the use of Ivy Farm, trustee J Spence is a part owner of this land. The land is offered at a discount to the charity of £10,000, this is within gifts in kind in the SOFA.” — page 35
“During the year £3,000 has been paid to DA & AM Chalmers for the use of Nags Head Farm and site management fees. Trustee A Chalmers is a partner of DA & AM Chalmers.” — page 35
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Payments to DA & AM Chalmers for site management
“Rent of £12,400 has been paid for the use of Ivy Farm, trustee J Spence is a part owner of this land. The land is offered at a discount to the charity of £10,000, this is within gifts in kind in the SOFA.” — page 35
“During the year £3,000 has been paid to DA & AM Chalmers for the use of Nags Head Farm and site management fees. Trustee A Chalmers is a partner of DA & AM Chalmers.” — page 35
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustee donations
“Rent of £12,400 has been paid for the use of Ivy Farm, trustee J Spence is a part owner of this land. The land is offered at a discount to the charity of £10,000, this is within gifts in kind in the SOFA.” — page 35
“During the year £3,000 has been paid to DA & AM Chalmers for the use of Nags Head Farm and site management fees. Trustee A Chalmers is a partner of DA & AM Chalmers.” — page 35
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Camp Jojo (matched by registered charity number).
Funders the charity credits
Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).
- National Lottery Community Fund — “Camp Jojo is supported by the National Lottery Community Fund.” (source page)
Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook
- Dr Christine Wrightchair
- Alan McViety
- Alex Chalmers
- Alex Patrick
- Darren Cock
- David Playfoot
- Jennifer Spence
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Throughout England
Income and spending
Common questions
Is CAMP JOJO financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £157,636 for the year, with total unrestricted reserves of £189,975. The trustees maintain a reserves policy targeting a minimum of three months of running costs, and the current free reserves of £96,964 are above this threshold. The charity has secured significant multi-year funding from major bodies, including the National Lottery and Children in Need, to support its operations and expansion. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds CAMP JOJO?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CAMP JOJO as a grant recipient include BANHAM FOUNDATION LIMITED, THE TRUE COLOURS TRUST, CHARLES S FRENCH CHARITABLE TRUST, LET YOURSELF TRUST, THE ASHWORTH CHARITABLE TRUST.
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