THE RED HOUSE, STEPNEY (INCORPORATED)
The company manages its freehold property, known as Hoppers, at Five Oak Green, Tonbridge, Kent. The premises are used by self-catering groups engaged in the relief of poverty from the East End of London and elsewhere
Objects
TO CARRY ON RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE AND SOCIAL WORK FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE POOR IN THE EAST END OF LONDON AND ELSEWHERE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income of £34,990 exceeded expenditure of £30,811, resulting in a surplus for the year. Total assets increased to £1,469,729, driven by an increase in the insurer's valuation of property, although investments fell slightly due to market turbulence. The trustees noted a reduction in financial risk areas following increased bookings and regular reviews of charges.
What the accounts disclose
“Income for the year totalled £34,990” — page 4
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investment
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2025
- Volunteers: 10
- Government income: £4,616 — grants £4,616 (1); 13% of the £34,990 total gross income on the same return
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit; payments to trustees for services to the charity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2024
- Volunteers: 26
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit; payments to trustees for services to the charity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2023
- Volunteers: 23
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- BRIDGET MARYE CASSchair
- Ann Margaret Morisy
- Dr Margaret Susan Kesterton
- Kizzie Proctor
- Mary Ruth Straw
- Rakshita Patel
- Richard Neal Strawson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £35k | £31k |
| 31/03/2024 | £15k | £22k |
| 31/03/2023 | £17k | £16k |
| 31/03/2022 | £23k | £22k |
| 31/03/2021 | £50k | £43k |
Common questions
Is THE RED HOUSE, STEPNEY (INCORPORATED) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income of £34,990 exceeded expenditure of £30,811, resulting in a surplus for the year. Total assets increased to £1,469,729, driven by an increase in the insurer's valuation of property, although investments fell slightly due to market turbulence. The trustees noted a reduction in financial risk areas following increased bookings and regular reviews of charges. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/06/2016 | £10k | Hoppers East Enders |