FRIENDS OF HANNAH MORE
Providing support and well-being activities for families in need, in and around Hannah More Primary school, in the centre of Bristol.General charitable purposes relating to children/young people and people of a particular ethnic or racial origin by providing services, advocacy, advice and information
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held total net assets of £32,261 at the end of the financial year, comprising £29,923 in restricted reserves and £2,338 in unrestricted reserves. The trustees confirm that reserves are maintained at a level sufficient to plan and commit for up to a year ahead based on reasonable projections. The independent examiner reported that no matters came to their attention that would prevent the accounts from presenting a proper understanding.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity maintains its reserves at a level sufficient to enable it to plan and commit for up to a year ahead based on reasonable projections for known or likely income and expenditure during that period.” — page 7
Trustees
- Ruth Cochranechair
- FATOUMATA BA
- Fathima Shaazna Shanoon
- IWONA SALAMON
- Sarah Louise Franke
- Vivienne Bignell
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £58k | £37k |
| 31/07/2024 | £141k | £140k |
| 31/07/2023 | £71k | £66k |
| 31/07/2022 | £7k | £15k |
Common questions
Is FRIENDS OF HANNAH MORE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held total net assets of £32,261 at the end of the financial year, comprising £29,923 in restricted reserves and £2,338 in unrestricted reserves. The trustees confirm that reserves are maintained at a level sufficient to plan and commit for up to a year ahead based on reasonable projections. The independent examiner reported that no matters came to their attention that would prevent the accounts from presenting a proper understanding. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds FRIENDS OF HANNAH MORE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name FRIENDS OF HANNAH MORE as a grant recipient include THE NISBET TRUST, BRISTOL CHARITIES.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE NISBET TRUST | FY2024 | £10k | |
| THE NISBET TRUST | FY2023 | £6k | |
| BRISTOL CHARITIES | FY2022 | £2k | Paid from Relief in Need Charity |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/07/2025 | £13k | New Opportunities in Lawrence Hill |
| Sport England | 14/05/2025 | £6k | New opportunities in Lawrence Hill |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/11/2022 | £10k | Friends Cook Chat and Eat |
| Sport England | 06/01/2022 | £1k | COVID19 Return to Play |
| Sport England | 17/09/2019 | £7k | Lawrence Hill Ladies' Fitness |