FRIENDS OF ANSTEE BRIDGE
To secure services and supplies for the education and physical and mental wellbeing of young people attending the Anstee Bridge project (run by Achieving for Children CIC for young people with social, emotional and mental health issues).
Objects
FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION AND PHYSICAL AND MENTAL WELLBEING OF THE YOUNG PEOPLE ATTENDING ANSTEE BRIDGE PROJECT (RUN BY ACHIEVING FOR CHILDREN CIC FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WITH SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL AND MENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS) THROUGH:PROVIDING AND ASSISTING IN THE PROVISION OF SUPPLIES AND SERVICES NOT PROVIDED BY THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES OF ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES AND LONDON BOROUGH OF RICHMOND UPON THAMES (OWNERS OF ACHIEVING FOR CHILDREN CIC) PROMOTING AWARENESS OF SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL AND MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE WIDER COMMUNITIES IN SOUTH WEST LONDON.HELPING PARENTS OF YOUNG PEOPLE WITH SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL AND MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES CONNECT WITH EACH OTHER
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total expenditure of £77,981 exceeded income of £49,293, resulting in a deficit for the year. However, the charity maintains a cash balance of £29,160, supported by previous surpluses, though trustees acknowledge this trend cannot continue.
What the accounts disclose
“FAB reserves policy is to have a minimum of £2,000 in our accounts.”
Policies the charity declares
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Cllr Elizabeth Greenchair
- Amy Louise Foster
- Brandon Finley Cassidy John Benge
- Charles Gareth Devonald Brook-Partridge
- Derek John Facer
- Katherine Greening
- Laure Jeanne Franscoise Thevenon
- Maria Jane Netley
- Susan Melody Ansari
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/11/2025 | £49k | £78k |
| 30/11/2024 | £55k | £29k |
| 30/11/2023 | £20k | £4k |
Common questions
Is FRIENDS OF ANSTEE BRIDGE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total expenditure of £77,981 exceeded income of £49,293, resulting in a deficit for the year. However, the charity maintains a cash balance of £29,160, supported by previous surpluses, though trustees acknowledge this trend cannot continue. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/12/2025 | £19k | Creative Walks: Mapping Minds |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 02/02/2024 | £20k | The Creative Spectrum |