CHERRYTREE
Supporting homeless young people aged between 16 and 21 to secure their own accommodation by providing them with temporary accommodation and support.
Objects
THE OBJECT OF THE CHARITY IS THE RELIEF OF SINGLE PERSONS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 16 TO 21 WHO ARE IN NEED, HARDSHIP OR DISTRESS. IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, BY PROVIDING OR ASSISTING IN THE PROVISION OF MEDIUM STAY ACCOMMODATION.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a surplus of £74,927 for the year ended 31 December 2025, driven by net investment gains of £83,005. Total unrestricted funds stood at £567,736, which the trustees consider sufficient to meet their policy target of maintaining three months' expenditure. The charity's primary funding source is investment income, which was adequate to meet obligations on a fund-by-fund basis.
What the accounts disclose
“The Charity's policy is that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to three months' expenditure.” — page 4
“Included in debtors is £86,627 (2024 - £55,783) owed from Cherrytree Support Services Limited (CSS), a company limited by guarantee, of which Cherrytree is the sole member. Cherrytree lent funds to CSS to support the day to day funding requirements.” — page 17
“During the year, Cherrytree made grants of £61,983 (2024 - £59,832) to CSS as a contribution towards its charitable expenditure costs.” — page 17
“Included in debtors is £86,627 (2024 - £55,783) owed from Cherrytree Support Services Limited (CSS), a company limited by guarantee, of which Cherrytree is the sole member. Cherrytree lent funds to CSS to support the day to day funding requirements.” — page 17
“During the year, Cherrytree made grants of £61,983 (2024 - £59,832) to CSS as a contribution towards its charitable expenditure costs.” — page 17
“Included in debtors is £86,627 (2024 - £55,783) owed from Cherrytree Support Services Limited (CSS), a company limited by guarantee, of which Cherrytree is the sole member. Cherrytree lent funds to CSS to support the day to day funding requirements.” — page 17
“During the year, Cherrytree made grants of £61,983 (2024 - £59,832) to CSS as a contribution towards its charitable expenditure costs.” — page 17
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- 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
- Paying staff
- 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
Trustees
- Stephen Walkerchair
- Alan Stuart Brown
- JANICE KATHRYN HOOLE
- JOHN KENNETH FULLER
- Kathryn Grayson
- LIZ MURRAY
- MR JON DUNN
- Trevor Higginbottom
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £70k | £78k |
| 31/12/2024 | £53k | £78k |
| 31/12/2023 | £56k | £133k |
| 31/12/2022 | £59k | £84k |
| 31/12/2021 | £61k | £106k |
Common questions
Is CHERRYTREE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a surplus of £74,927 for the year ended 31 December 2025, driven by net investment gains of £83,005. Total unrestricted funds stood at £567,736, which the trustees consider sufficient to meet their policy target of maintaining three months' expenditure. The charity's primary funding source is investment income, which was adequate to meet obligations on a fund-by-fund basis. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| FRANCIS C SCOTT CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £105k |
| THE TOTTENHAM GRAMMAR SCHOOL FOUNDATION | 1 | £61k |
| THE HADFIELD CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £15k |
| THE CHILDREN'S AID COMMITTEE CHARITABLE FUND | 1 | £11k |
| COUNTY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
| THE TIM HENMAN FOUNDATION | 1 | £9k |
| JOHNNIE JOHNSON TRUST | 1 | £8k |
| THE OLDHURST TRUST | 1 | £6k |
Charities like this
- CHERRYTREE SUPPORT SERVICES LIMITED
- CARLISLE KEY
- Caring for Communities and People
- FLEDGE YOUTH SUPPORT
- CHESTER AID TO THE HOMELESS
- HALTON YMCA LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHERRYTREE | £70k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHERRYTREE SUPPORT SERVICES LIMITED | £893k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| CARLISLE KEY | £374k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| Caring for Communities and People | £13.0m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| FLEDGE YOUTH SUPPORT | £871k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHESTER AID TO THE HOMELESS | £425k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |