KEY TO JOY
Key to Joy provides fun and educational activities for adults with mild to moderate learning disabilities in the local community. The charity provides a safe space for its attendees to interact socially as well as life skills training to empower them in their day to day lives.
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE CHARITY('THE OBJECTS') ARE:(1) TO RELIEVE THE NEEDS OF AND TO PROTECT AND PROMOTE GOOD HEALTH AMONG PEOPLE WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES LIVING IN FAREHAM AND THE SURROUNDING AREA BY THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR RECREATION OR OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE.(2) TO PROVIDE OR ASSIST IN THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION OR OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION OF INDIVIDUALS LIVING IN FAREHAM AND THE SURROUNDING AREA WHO HAVE NEED OF SUCH FACILITIES BY REASON OF THEIR LEARNING DISABILITY WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THEIR CONDITION OF LIFE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held total net assets of £212,716 as of March 31, 2025, with unrestricted reserves comprising the majority of this figure. The filing indicates a surplus for the year of £61,743, resulting in a positive cash position of £213,750 at bank and in hand. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to attention that would suggest non-compliance with accounting regulations or a lack of adequate records.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Funders the charity credits
- National Lottery Community Fund
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (08/01/2025)
- Received assets from another charity (08/01/2025)
Trustees
- Christine Mouatchair
- Andrew Garner
- Dr Sally Diana Rumbles
- Jennifer Clare Farrell
- LYN DAVIS
- Nicholas How
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £180k | £119k |
| 31/03/2024 | £63k | £10k |
Common questions
Is KEY TO JOY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held total net assets of £212,716 as of March 31, 2025, with unrestricted reserves comprising the majority of this figure. The filing indicates a surplus for the year of £61,743, resulting in a positive cash position of £213,750 at bank and in hand. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to attention that would suggest non-compliance with accounting regulations or a lack of adequate records. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds KEY TO JOY?
Funders whose own accounts filings name KEY TO JOY as a grant recipient include ENERGISE ME.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENERGISE ME | FY2022 | £9k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/07/2023 | £330k | New Generation Ability Partnership - Phase 2 |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 08/04/2021 | £129k | New Generation Ability Partnership |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE EDWARD GOSTLING FOUNDATION | 2 | £210k |
| THE MERCERS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 2 | £120k |
| THE HARGREAVES FOUNDATION | 1 | £43k |
| THE BALLINGER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £40k |
| THE NISBET TRUST | 1 | £30k |
| THE MEDLOCK CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £30k |
| LEEDS BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £25k |
| JOHN JAMES BRISTOL FOUNDATION | 1 | £15k |
Charities like this
- KEY ENTERPRISES (1983) LIMITED
- THE JOIN PROJECT
- KEEN LONDON
- KEY COMMUNITY
- THE KEY - UNLOCK POTENTIAL
- KINGSTON SOCIETY FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEY TO JOY | £180k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| KEY ENTERPRISES (1983) LIMITED | £552k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE JOIN PROJECT | £258k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| KEEN LONDON | £397k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| KEY COMMUNITY | £1.8m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE KEY - UNLOCK POTENTIAL | £206k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |