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BRIGHTON & HOVE WOOD RECYCLING PROJECT LTD

Registered charity 1192660 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as THE WOOD STORE BRIGHTON

Diverting waste wood away from landfill and incineration in East and West Sussex. Promoting the re-use and recycling of waste wood. Seeking to establish, and raise awareness of, a circular economy. Producing new products from reclaimed timber at our workshop in Brighton. Working with many disadvantaged people, offering accredited training and volunteering opportunities, within a caring environment

Causes: Disability · Environment/conservation/heritage · website · Get email alerts

Latest income
£439k
Latest spending
£468k
Registered
2020
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £30,584 for the year, resulting in a decline in total funds from £149,494 to £140,624. The trustees note that while a turnaround plan has led to progress, the ongoing economic conditions present a risk to the company's ability to continue as a going concern. Reserves are currently held at £111,980 in unrestricted funds, with designated funds totaling £50,000 to cover specific risks such as redundancy and wind-up costs.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Highest-paid employee band: £20,001 - £30,000 — below the median for charities its size (£60k)
“One of the trustees received remuneration of £22,110 (2024 ‑ £20,453) from the charitable company during the year for the role of Chief Executive Officer.” — page 17
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: three months of liquidity/cashflow (held: £112k)
“In total these designations total £50,000, there is enough liquidity to ensure cashflow for ongoing activities for a minimum period of three months.” — page 5
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Going concern: noted by the trustees or auditor
“However, the ongoing economic conditions and any unforeseen financial difficulties may affect the company's ability to continue as a going concern.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: One trustee received £22,110 remuneration as CEO.
“One of the trustees received remuneration of £22,110 (2024 ‑ £20,453) from the charitable company during the year for the role of Chief Executive Officer.” — page 17
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 6 of 6 completeness components.

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Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Brighton And Hove · East Sussex · West Sussex

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2025£439k£468k
31/03/2024£459k£474k
31/03/2023£440k£443k
31/03/2022£367k£393k
31/03/2021£237k£282k

Common questions

Is BRIGHTON & HOVE WOOD RECYCLING PROJECT LTD financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £30,584 for the year, resulting in a decline in total funds from £149,494 to £140,624. The trustees note that while a turnaround plan has led to progress, the ongoing economic conditions present a risk to the company's ability to continue as a going concern. Reserves are currently held at £111,980 in unrestricted funds, with designated funds totaling £50,000 to cover specific risks such as redundancy and wind-up costs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

What does the highest-paid employee of BRIGHTON & HOVE WOOD RECYCLING PROJECT LTD earn?

Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £20,001 - £30,000 band.