IN JOLLY GOOD COMPANY
In Jolly Good Company offer indoor and outdoor activities for older people in Dorset. These are called 'Jolly Days' and 'Step Outside' allotment gardening group. Our sessions are open to all and are dementia friendly run by our In Jolly Good Company staff and volunteer teams.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held free unrestricted reserves of £78,430 at year end, which is above its stated minimum policy target of £40,000. The trustees aim to increase these reserves to £60,000 to represent approximately six months of running costs. The charity reported a net income surplus for the year, having received £216,302 in income against £134,622 in expenditure.
What the accounts disclose
“a minimum level of unrestricted general funds, also known as free reserves, of £40,000 is appropriate” — page 5
Trustees
- JENNIFER HANSONchair
- Debbie Charlesworth
- Julia Safe
- Katherine Robson
- Penny Syddall Ms
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/01/2026 | £216k | £135k |
| 31/01/2025 | £0 | £0 |
Common questions
Is IN JOLLY GOOD COMPANY financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held free unrestricted reserves of £78,430 at year end, which is above its stated minimum policy target of £40,000. The trustees aim to increase these reserves to £60,000 to represent approximately six months of running costs. The charity reported a net income surplus for the year, having received £216,302 in income against £134,622 in expenditure. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds IN JOLLY GOOD COMPANY?
Funders whose own accounts filings name IN JOLLY GOOD COMPANY as a grant recipient include TALBOT VILLAGE TRUST, THE VALENTINE CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| TALBOT VILLAGE TRUST | FY2023 | £6k | |
| TALBOT VILLAGE TRUST | FY2025 | £4k | Small Grants |
| TALBOT VILLAGE TRUST | FY2022 | £2k | |
| THE VALENTINE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £0 |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| AGE UK | 1 | £216k |
| THE NANI HUYU CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £25k |
| THE ROPER FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £20k |
| THE CLOVER TRUST | 1 | £16k |
| THE NORTON ROSE FULBRIGHT CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £11k |
| THE TRUE COLOURS TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| THE ALLEN LANE FOUNDATION | 1 | £8k |
| THE EAST LANCASHIRE MASONIC CHARITY | 1 | £8k |
Charities like this
- THE GOOD COMPANY PEOPLE
- JOLLY JOSH
- JUBILEE GARDENS (1978) LIMITED
- THE JOLLY FOUNDATION
- GOOD COMPANY (SURREY)
- Age UK Maidstone, Sevenoaks and Tonbridge
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IN JOLLY GOOD COMPANY | £216k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE GOOD COMPANY PEOPLE | £286k | — | 0 | within | 5.8% | no doubt |
| JOLLY JOSH | £284k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| JUBILEE GARDENS (1978) LIMITED | £157k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| THE JOLLY FOUNDATION | £5.6m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GOOD COMPANY (SURREY) | £1.2m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |