THE FEOFFEE CHARITY
For relieving need, either generally or individually persons resident in the area of benefit (the ancient Parish of Downham), who are in need, hardship or distress by making grants of money or providing or paying for items, services and facilities calculated to reduce the need.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £109,527.04, which exceeds the trustees' stated policy target of at least £25,000. The independent examiner reported no material matters requiring attention, and the trustees confirmed that balances remain healthy and sufficient to meet the charity's aims and obligations.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees consider that reserves of at least £25,000 are appropriate for such contingencies, in any given year.”
“During the year the Charity made a grant of £1,750 to the Book Café (which is managed by Little Downham Parish Council). Mr A Butcher is a Little Downham Parish Councillor and Mrs C Hall and Mrs D Maxey are Book Café Volunteers.” — page 11
“During the year the Charity paid costs for building works of £5,463.00 to Paul Barrow Builders Ltd, Mrs P Golding’s daughter and son-in-law are directors.” — page 11
“During the year the Charity made a grant of £1,750 to the Book Café (which is managed by Little Downham Parish Council). Mr A Butcher is a Little Downham Parish Councillor and Mrs C Hall and Mrs D Maxey are Book Café Volunteers.” — page 11
“During the year the Charity paid costs for building works of £5,463.00 to Paul Barrow Builders Ltd, Mrs P Golding’s daughter and son-in-law are directors.” — page 11
“During the year the Charity made a grant of £1,750 to the Book Café (which is managed by Little Downham Parish Council). Mr A Butcher is a Little Downham Parish Councillor and Mrs C Hall and Mrs D Maxey are Book Café Volunteers.” — page 11
“During the year the Charity paid costs for building works of £5,463.00 to Paul Barrow Builders Ltd, Mrs P Golding’s daughter and son-in-law are directors.” — page 11
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- MARILYN MAY OLDFIELDchair
- Andrew Butcher
- BRUCE FREDERICK GIBSON SMITH
- CAROLE ELIZABETH HALL
- Carl Moorhouse
- Debbie Adams-Payne
- Denice Maxey
- MRS PAT GOLDING
- NEIL HOBBS
- Robin Pearl
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £149k | £61k |
| 05/04/2024 | £142k | £122k |
| 05/04/2023 | £132k | £294k |
| 05/04/2022 | £131k | £168k |
| 05/04/2021 | £128k | £88k |
Common questions
Is THE FEOFFEE CHARITY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £109,527.04, which exceeds the trustees' stated policy target of at least £25,000. The independent examiner reported no material matters requiring attention, and the trustees confirmed that balances remain healthy and sufficient to meet the charity's aims and obligations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| MISS W E LAWRENCE 1973 CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | 1 | £3k |
Charities like this
- THE BRADFIELD FEOFFEES CHARITY
- SOUTH HACKNEY PAROCHIAL CHARITY
- CHARITY OF MARY PARMINTER
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- THE EARL OF SOUTHAMPTON TRUST
- MUNICIPAL CHARITIES OF DOVER
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE FEOFFEE CHARITY | £149k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE BRADFIELD FEOFFEES CHARITY | £109k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SOUTH HACKNEY PAROCHIAL CHARITY | £151k | — | 0 | above | 14.8% | no doubt |
| CHARITY OF MARY PARMINTER | £163k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| CLIFFORD CHAMBERS RELIEF IN NEED CHARITIES | £206k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE EARL OF SOUTHAMPTON TRUST | £181k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |