FRIENDS OF ST JOHN'S WOOD
The objects of the charity are:a) For the public benefit, the preservation, conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment and biodiversity of St John's Wood and St Helena's Church to encourage others to engage with, understand, enjoy and protect the woodland and church site.b) in pursuance of the above, to advance the education of the public.
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE:A. FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, THE PRESERVATION, CONSERVATION, PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE PHYSICAL AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENT AND BIODIVERSITY OF ST JOHN’S WOOD AND ST HELENA’S CHURCH TO ENCOURAGE OTHERS TO ENGAGE WITH, UNDERSTAND, ENJOY AND PROTECT THE WOODLAND AND CHURCH SITE.B. IN PURSUANCE OF THE ABOVE, TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC.NOTHING IN THIS CONSTITUTION SHALL AUTHORISE AN APPLICATION OF THE PROPERTY OF THE CIO FOR THE PURPOSES WHICH ARE NOT CHARITABLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 7 OF THE CHARITIES AND TRUSTEE INVESTMENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 2005 AND SECTION 2 OF THE CHARITIES ACT (NORTHERN IRELAND) 2008.
Policies the charity declares
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2025
- Volunteers: 20
- Government income: £626 — grants £626 (1); 17% of the £3,790 total gross income on the same return
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2024
- Volunteers: 30
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2023
- Volunteers: 30
Annual return filing dates (Charity Commission record)
Of its last 4 annual returns with a recorded received date, 1 was received after the due date: year ending 31/12/2022 (received 28/02/2024, 120 days after the 31/10/2023 due date).
Trustees
- Cathryn walleychair
- Carol Margaret Goodwin
- Geraint Owen Samuels
- Judith Flynn
- June Finnan
- Peter Andrew Russell
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £4k | £2k |
| 31/12/2024 | £700 | £165 |
| 31/12/2023 | £600 | £0 |
| 31/12/2022 | £0 | £0 |
Common questions
Who funds FRIENDS OF ST JOHN'S WOOD?
Funders whose own accounts filings name FRIENDS OF ST JOHN'S WOOD as a grant recipient include MANCHESTER AIRPORT COMMUNITY TRUST FUND.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MANCHESTER AIRPORT COMMUNITY TRUST FUND | FY2025 | £1k |