THE WREN BAKERY CIO
A Social Enterprise using baking and coffee as tools to give women who experience disadvantage, opportunities towards employment.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £53,381 at the end of the period, representing approximately 12 months of expenditure. The charity reported a net income deficit of £11,344 for the year, having relied on large donations from a small number of partners. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“At the end of the period the charity’s reserves were £53,381, including £48,546 of cash at the bank, representing around 12 months of expenditure.” — page 5
“In 2024 the CIO paid rent to the CIC £4,620, this was an increase on the prior year figure of £3,830 as this did not represent a full year” — page 10
“The CIO paid £37,495 of payroll costs to CIC/CIO joint employees (£19,949 prior year).” — page 10
“In 2024 the CIO paid rent to the CIC £4,620, this was an increase on the prior year figure of £3,830 as this did not represent a full year” — page 10
“The CIO paid £37,495 of payroll costs to CIC/CIO joint employees (£19,949 prior year).” — page 10
“In 2024 the CIO paid rent to the CIC £4,620, this was an increase on the prior year figure of £3,830 as this did not represent a full year” — page 10
“The CIO paid £37,495 of payroll costs to CIC/CIO joint employees (£19,949 prior year).” — page 10
“In 2024 the CIO paid rent to the CIC £4,620, this was an increase on the prior year figure of £3,830 as this did not represent a full year” — page 10
“The CIO paid £37,495 of payroll costs to CIC/CIO joint employees (£19,949 prior year).” — page 10
“The CIO paid rent to the CIC £4,620” — page 10
Trustees
- Emma Louise Flint
- Esther Mary Liberty Riches
- Jane Ann Dixon
- Jonathan Paul Simpson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £36k | £47k |
| 31/12/2023 | £40k | £39k |
| 31/12/2022 | £38k | £27k |
| 31/12/2021 | £101k | £48k |
Common questions
Is THE WREN BAKERY CIO financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £53,381 at the end of the period, representing approximately 12 months of expenditure. The charity reported a net income deficit of £11,344 for the year, having relied on large donations from a small number of partners. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 05/11/2025 | £24k | Unrestricted Funding |