THE WHOLESOME WAREHOUSE
The charity's objects are the relief of poverty and financial hardship to persons in the region of West Sussexand to promote social inclusion for the public benefit. The charity has supported individuals and families in need of furniture and home furnishings, food and financial grants to buy important goods and services as authorised by the charity.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased to £33,783, maintaining a level equivalent to between three and six months of expenditure as per the charity's reserves policy. The charity reported a net surplus of £26,135 for the year, with total income of £162,584 against total expenditure of £136,449. The trustees confirmed adequate resources for the foreseeable future, adopting the going concern basis without material uncertainty.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure.” — page 5
Trustees
- Mike Britton
- Mollie Stansfield
- Nigel Sussex
- dr Meindert Roger Verheul
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/05/2025 | £163k | £136k |
| 31/05/2024 | £142k | £151k |
| 31/05/2023 | £83k | £59k |
| 31/05/2022 | £53k | £48k |
Common questions
Is THE WHOLESOME WAREHOUSE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased to £33,783, maintaining a level equivalent to between three and six months of expenditure as per the charity's reserves policy. The charity reported a net surplus of £26,135 for the year, with total income of £162,584 against total expenditure of £136,449. The trustees confirmed adequate resources for the foreseeable future, adopting the going concern basis without material uncertainty. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE WHOLESOME WAREHOUSE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE WHOLESOME WAREHOUSE as a grant recipient include The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Chanctonbury.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Chanctonbury | FY2024 | £3k | |
| The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Chanctonbury | FY2025 | £3k | |
| The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Chanctonbury | FY2023 | £990 |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE STEVE MORGAN FOUNDATION | 1 | £93k |
| NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £20k |
| SEDEL - COLLINGS FOUNDATION | 1 | £15k |
| YORK CHILDREN'S TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| UTILITA GIVING | 1 | £7k |
| MUSLIM COMMUNITY & EDUCATION CENTRE (MCEC) | 1 | £5k |
| THE MOULDING FOUNDATION | 1 | £5k |
| The Patricia Routledge Foundation | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- LEEDS AND MOORTOWN FURNITURE STORE CIO
- COMMUNITY FURNITURE STORE (YORK) LTD
- SOUTHAMPTON CITY AND REGION ACTION TO COMBAT HARDSHIP
- SUPPORT NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
- FURNITURE RESOURCE CENTRE LIMITED
- HANDS OF GIVING FOUNDATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE WHOLESOME WAREHOUSE | £163k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| LEEDS AND MOORTOWN FURNITURE STORE CIO | £182k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| COMMUNITY FURNITURE STORE (YORK) LTD | £687k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| SOUTHAMPTON CITY AND REGION ACTION TO COMBAT HARDSHIP | £1.7m | — | 0 | above | 17.4% | no doubt |
| SUPPORT NORTHAMPTONSHIRE | £550k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FURNITURE RESOURCE CENTRE LIMITED | £21.7m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |