CURRY ON THE STREET
Curry on the Street aims to relieve poverty, promote good nutrition and reduce social isolation amongst those in our community who are suffering social, economical or emotional distress by the provision of emergency food parcels (referral process), warm clothing and by serving nutritious curry and rice weekly in the town centre of Nelson and inside premises in Burnley and Colne, Lancashire.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £10,253 for the year ended 1 September 2025, with total incoming resources of £59,685 against resources expended of £49,432. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted funds stood at £88,809, which the trustees consider sufficient to cover projected needs and management costs. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention requiring further disclosure.
What the accounts disclose
“Donations and grants 3 12,572 34,806 47,378 84,045” — page 8
“It is the policy of the charity to maintain unrestricted funds, which are free reserves of the charity, at levels which equate to an excess of its projected needs for the forthcoming year” — page 5
Trustees
- JAMES FOYchair
- GREGORY WHITEOAK
- Karen Monk
- Mohammed Afraz
- SHARON MARTIN
- Tony Harmson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 01/09/2025 | £60k | £49k |
| 01/09/2024 | £96k | £55k |
| 01/09/2023 | £62k | £42k |
| 01/09/2022 | £46k | £28k |
Common questions
Is CURRY ON THE STREET financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £10,253 for the year ended 1 September 2025, with total incoming resources of £59,685 against resources expended of £49,432. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted funds stood at £88,809, which the trustees consider sufficient to cover projected needs and management costs. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention requiring further disclosure. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 01/03/2024 | £20k | CURRY ON THE STREET DIVERSE COMMUNITY CENTRE |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 06/01/2023 | £10k | Curry on the Street |