FUND FOR HUMAN NEED
Makes grants of up to £200 each to refugees, asylum seekers, the homeless and others suffering personal distress. Makes limited number of grants to projects working amongst the poorest communities from restricted funds received for those specific projects.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a decrease in unrestricted income to £93,713 and a net expenditure exceeding income by £5,029, resulting in a reduction of unrestricted reserves to £58,429. Despite this, the trustees confirmed that free reserves of £58,429 represented 7.1 months of expenditure, which is above their stated policy target of six months. The accounts were prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees have approved a policy to maintain reserves in unrestricted funds, as cash and investments, equivalent to 6 months of unrestricted expenditure.” — page 6
Trustees
- Rev ROGER CRESSWELLchair
- Andrew Peter Kemp
- Janice Susan Gowlett
- Karen Elizabeth Drayton
- Noel Schorah
- Rev Gillian Helen Hulme
- Rev Grace Cauldwell
- Rev ROBERT MAGINLEY
- Rev ROSEMARY JANE FLETCHER
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £94k | £99k |
| 31/08/2024 | £102k | £89k |
| 31/08/2023 | £82k | £91k |
| 31/08/2022 | £77k | £89k |
| 31/08/2021 | £63k | £70k |
Common questions
Is FUND FOR HUMAN NEED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a decrease in unrestricted income to £93,713 and a net expenditure exceeding income by £5,029, resulting in a reduction of unrestricted reserves to £58,429. Despite this, the trustees confirmed that free reserves of £58,429 represented 7.1 months of expenditure, which is above their stated policy target of six months. The accounts were prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.