JOE'S BUDDY LINE CHARITY
To promote and protect the mental health, particularly but not exclusively, of young people from primary school to university throughout England and Wales, by the provision of finance, support, education and practical advice and assistance.To advance such other charitable purposes (according to the law of England and Wales) as the trustees see fit from time to time.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that total unrestricted reserves stood at £112,748, which the Trustees believe is sufficient to sustain operational costs for the next year. However, the Trustees acknowledge that demand for assistance exceeds existing funding and that future expansion depends on generating sufficient donations and grants.
What the accounts disclose
“We will endeavour to maintain an appropriate year-end balance with unrestricted funds reasonably required for at least one year at the previous year activity level.” — page 8
Trustees
- Louisa Lyons MSc FRGSchair
- Andrew Burder CTA ACA BA
- Calum Wright BA
- Ivan Lyons FCIM FNAEA
- John Gellett BSc
- Jonathan David Jacob MEd PGCE
- Paul Leamy LLB
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £163k | £146k |
| 31/12/2024 | £218k | £206k |
| 31/12/2023 | £157k | £170k |
| 31/12/2022 | £118k | £74k |
| 01/01/2022 | £102k | £17k |
Common questions
Is JOE'S BUDDY LINE CHARITY financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that total unrestricted reserves stood at £112,748, which the Trustees believe is sufficient to sustain operational costs for the next year. However, the Trustees acknowledge that demand for assistance exceeds existing funding and that future expansion depends on generating sufficient donations and grants. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds JOE'S BUDDY LINE CHARITY?
Funders whose own accounts filings name JOE'S BUDDY LINE CHARITY as a grant recipient include THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF MICKLEHAM.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF MICKLEHAM | FY2022 | — | Donations to local organisations |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| KENNETH COPELAND MINISTRIES | 1 | £104k |
| KINGS CHURCH INTERNATIONAL | 1 | £33k |
| RICHMOND TRUST FUND | 1 | £18k |
| MICHAEL GUEST CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £2k |
| FOUNDATION CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP WARMINSTER | 1 | £2k |
| MARINERS GLOUCESTER | 1 | £600 |
Charities like this
- BUDDY'S RESCUE BUDDIES
- THE JOSEPH AND ANNIE CATTLE TRUST
- J E JOSEPH CHARITABLE FUND
- THE JOSEPH STOREHOUSE TRUST
- THE MAX WINDLE MEMORIAL TRUST
- JCD FOUNDATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOE'S BUDDY LINE CHARITY | £163k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BUDDY'S RESCUE BUDDIES | £121k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE JOSEPH AND ANNIE CATTLE TRUST | £370k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| J E JOSEPH CHARITABLE FUND | £130k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE JOSEPH STOREHOUSE TRUST | £2.0m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE MAX WINDLE MEMORIAL TRUST | £100k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |