FRUIT & NUT VILLAGE
Working across various neighbourhoods of Birmingham, Fruit & Nut Village creates, develops and improves orchards, forest gardens and other perennial food growing spaces. We bring people together, build community and create short and long term experiences to benefit our volunteers and visitors to our growing sites.Fruit & Nut Village activities are undertaken to inspire, educate and bring joy.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported an income of £94,653 and expenditure of £87,279, resulting in a net surplus for the year. The trustees' report indicates that unrestricted reserves stood at £35,208 against a policy target of roughly six months of operating costs, suggesting reserves are held above the immediate minimum requirement. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention that would require further understanding of the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“The current strategy aims to maintain a reserve balance covering roughly six months of operating costs taking into account inflationary pressures.” — page 10
Trustees
- Dr Ewan Hamnettchair
- Debra Edmonds
- mark grocutt
- sadik hansraj
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £95k | £87k |
| 30/09/2024 | £94k | £73k |
| 30/09/2023 | £37k | £42k |
| 30/09/2022 | £34k | £11k |
Common questions
Is FRUIT & NUT VILLAGE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported an income of £94,653 and expenditure of £87,279, resulting in a net surplus for the year. The trustees' report indicates that unrestricted reserves stood at £35,208 against a policy target of roughly six months of operating costs, suggesting reserves are held above the immediate minimum requirement. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention that would require further understanding of the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds FRUIT & NUT VILLAGE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name FRUIT & NUT VILLAGE as a grant recipient include THE COLE CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE COLE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £2k | Personal and Community Empowerment |
| THE COLE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £1k | Personal and Community Empowerment |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 12/05/2026 | £19k | Fruit & Nut Village Strategic Assets |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/07/2024 | £222k | Fruit & Nut Village Grows On |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 09/02/2024 | £20k | Forest Gardens in Disadvantaged Communities |
| Birmingham City Council | 24/06/2022 | £10k | Forest Garden Maintenance |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 08/04/2022 | £10k | Fruit & Nut Village Balsall Heath |