THE BARROWDEN CHARITY CIO
The purpose of the Charity is to provide help for the elderly and vulnerable living in the village of Barrowden
Objects
THE PREVENTION OR RELIEF OF POVERTY OR HARDSHIP INCLUDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THOSE IN THE PARISH OF BARROWDEN IN NEED BY REASON OF YOUTH, AGE, ILL-HEALTH DISABILITY, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR ANY OTHER DISADVANTAGE.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity is on a strong financial footing with unrestricted cash funds of £11,353 and total assets of £500,000. The primary income source is a commercial lease in Hammersmith, which the trustees monitor due to the tenant's recent financial challenges. The charity has no stated reserves policy target and does not disclose specific unrestricted reserves figures beyond the cash balance.
What the accounts disclose
“The main source of our income is the rental of a ground floor shop in Hammersmith, which, together with interest on investments, normally brings in approximately £40,000 per annum, less agent expenses.” — page 2
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Investment
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (20/05/2024)
- Received assets from another charity (20/05/2024)
- Received assets from another charity (20/05/2024)
- Received assets from another charity (20/05/2024)
- Received assets from another charity (20/05/2024)
- Received assets from another charity (20/05/2024)
Trustees
- ALISON LASTchair
- Anna Claire Fettig
- Graham Ball
- Rev Stephen Gamble
- Shirley Plenderleith
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £38k | £69k |
| 31/12/2024 | £39k | £71k |
| 31/12/2023 | £56k | £45k |
| 31/12/2022 | £0 | £0 |
Common questions
Is THE BARROWDEN CHARITY CIO financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity is on a strong financial footing with unrestricted cash funds of £11,353 and total assets of £500,000. The primary income source is a commercial lease in Hammersmith, which the trustees monitor due to the tenant's recent financial challenges. The charity has no stated reserves policy target and does not disclose specific unrestricted reserves figures beyond the cash balance. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.