HETTON BUDDIES
Hetton Buddies provides weekly recreational activity sessions for children and young people with learning difficulties and disabilities and their parents, carers and families.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a surplus of £15.9k and unrestricted reserves of £28k, which exceeds its stated policy target of six months' unrestricted income (£11.8k). The trustees report that there is no uncertainty regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Hetton Buddies has a policy of holding a minimum of 6 months worth of unrestricted income which for the year in question would be £11.8k based on an income of £26.6k.” — page 4
Trustees
- Ann Hartleychair
- Claire Burt
- Jade Abbott
- KYM ROBERTSON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £37k | £21k |
| 31/12/2024 | £28k | £25k |
| 31/12/2023 | £26k | £23k |
Common questions
Is HETTON BUDDIES financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a surplus of £15.9k and unrestricted reserves of £28k, which exceeds its stated policy target of six months' unrestricted income (£11.8k). The trustees report that there is no uncertainty regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds HETTON BUDDIES?
Funders whose own accounts filings name HETTON BUDDIES as a grant recipient include THE BARBOUR FOUNDATION, THE CATHERINE COOKSON CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE BARBOUR FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £2k | |
| THE CATHERINE COOKSON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £1k | Disability |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/08/2025 | £19k | Our space |