SUNRISE MULTICULTURAL PROJECT CIO
Registered charity 1192766 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as SUNRISE MULTICULTURAL PROJECT
Sunrise provides playgroups, youth groups and drop-ins for members of the local ethnic minority communities. We also provide a confidential counselling and support service for those at risk of or experiencing domestic abuse. Through our sessions we provide advice and support on a wide range of issues affecting our users, including health, education, racial discrimination and human rights.
Causes: Education/training · The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives · Human Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity · Recreation · website · Get email alerts
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £44,450 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £275,310 to £230,860. Despite this deficit, the trustees confirm that current reserves and budgeted income are sufficient to continue as a going concern without material uncertainty. The charity's reserves policy aims to cover at least six months of closing funds, and unrestricted reserves stood at £116,022 at year-end.
Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: at least 6 months closing funds (held: £116k)
“Sunrise reserves are set in line to cover at least 6 months closing funds.” — page 5
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Sunrise Multicultural Project (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).
- BBC Children In Need — “At BBC Children in Need fund vital support for children struggling with challenges caused by mental health, poverty, social inequality and f…” (source page)
- Brighter Futures — “Brighter Futures is a long term programme of projects designed to relieve deprivation by improving access and opportunity for individuals wi…” (source page)
- Cherwell District Council — “Community Funding Grants to support local voluntary and community sector organisations delivering projects and services within Cherwell , ai…” (source page)
- National Lottery Community Fund — “The Community Fund , funds projects that help people connect, grow and build a better future. They focus on supporting people facing poverty…” (source page)
- Oxfordshire Community Foundation — “Oxfordshire Community Foundation (OCF) is a charity that builds thriving communities through effective philanthropy.” (source page)
- Police & Crime Commissioner — “Provides Ministry of Justice funding to support victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence.” (source page)
- People’s Postcode Lottery — “Local community projects supported with grants of up to £150k raised by players in 2025.” (source page)
- Good Food Oxfordshire — “Good Food Oxfordshire is a network of organisations working towards a fairer, healthier and more sustainable food system for Oxfordshire.” (source page)
Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): instagram
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (08/04/2022) — per the register’s event history; asset transfers typically record mergers or reorganisations.
- Zahid Bhattichair
- Ailene Bonner
- Elizabeth Anne Horn
- Ian Harwood
- Meryl Henderson Smith · trustee of 4 other charities
- Rev Stephen Allen Phillips
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Oxfordshire
Income and spending
Common questions
Is SUNRISE MULTICULTURAL PROJECT CIO financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £44,450 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £275,310 to £230,860. Despite this deficit, the trustees confirm that current reserves and budgeted income are sufficient to continue as a going concern without material uncertainty. The charity's reserves policy aims to cover at least six months of closing funds, and unrestricted reserves stood at £116,022 at year-end. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds SUNRISE MULTICULTURAL PROJECT CIO?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SUNRISE MULTICULTURAL PROJECT CIO as a grant recipient include BANBURY CHARITIES.
Known funders
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Government & lottery funding
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