BURNTWOOD BE A FRIEND
Reduce the amount of food going into landfill whilst at the same time trying to combat food poverty within our local community.Reduce isolation/loneliness by promoting positive mental health & well-being.Promote self-reliance through the use of our community store and hubForge strong connections with local, regional & national organisationsOffer numerous & varied volunteering opportunities
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the period with unrestricted reserves of £17,306, which is below its stated policy target of a 3-6 month cushion. Despite this, the trustees report no anticipated large cuts in income due to a diversified funding mix and confirm the accounts were independently examined with no material issues found.
What the accounts disclose
“Grants 30,000 41,426 71,426” — page 5
“We have a Reserves Policy which addresses various potential scenarios and provides for a 3-6 month cushion in case of short-term decreases in funding.”
Trustees
- Lynda Primrose Gethinchair
- Cheryl Turner
- David Whitehouse
- Ian Hopkins
- Irene Ann Burford
- Lynne Rosemary Cousland
- MICHELLE SUCH
- Susan Woodward
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £135k | £123k |
| 30/09/2024 | £90k | £97k |
| 30/09/2023 | £73k | £63k |
Common questions
Is BURNTWOOD BE A FRIEND financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the period with unrestricted reserves of £17,306, which is below its stated policy target of a 3-6 month cushion. Despite this, the trustees report no anticipated large cuts in income due to a diversified funding mix and confirm the accounts were independently examined with no material issues found. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds BURNTWOOD BE A FRIEND?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BURNTWOOD BE A FRIEND as a grant recipient include THE NOEL SWEENEY FOUNDATION, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHASE TERRACE AND BONEY HAY, ST. JOHN.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE NOEL SWEENEY FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £10k | |
| THE NOEL SWEENEY FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £3k | |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHASE TERRACE AND BONEY HAY, ST. JOHN | FY2024 | £1k | |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHASE TERRACE AND BONEY HAY, ST. JOHN | FY2022 | £1k | Tithe donation |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/09/2025 | £17k | Burntwood Be A Friend Wellbeing Garden |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/05/2024 | £16k | Burntwood Be A Friend |