ELBWO
To provide quality service to meet the diverse needs of families through provision of advice, information and advocacy that addresses individual needs; the delivery of education, training and mentoring to assist attainment within school and employment; and the development of projects and resources for supporting and strengthening families and other groups within the community.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total unrestricted funds increased to £117,578, up from £94,145 in the previous year, following a net income of £23,433 against charitable expenditure of £20,327. The charity maintains a reserves policy target of three to six months of expenditure, and its current unrestricted reserves exceed this minimum threshold. No material uncertainties or governance failures are disclosed in the filing.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Diane Nicola Nempbhard
- Donna-Marie Johnson
- Jacqueline Hamilton
- MYRTLE NOBLE
- Mavis Wenham
- Natalie Tanya Benjamin
- OLIVENE HOWELL
- Paulette Stewart
- Sharon Grandison
- THERESA MOORE
- YVONNE WEEKES
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £44k | £20k |
| 31/03/2024 | £5k | £6k |
| 31/03/2023 | £0 | £4k |
| 31/03/2022 | £9k | £12k |
| 31/03/2021 | £24k | £55k |
Common questions
Is ELBWO financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total unrestricted funds increased to £117,578, up from £94,145 in the previous year, following a net income of £23,433 against charitable expenditure of £20,327. The charity maintains a reserves policy target of three to six months of expenditure, and its current unrestricted reserves exceed this minimum threshold. No material uncertainties or governance failures are disclosed in the filing. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/06/2009 | £184k | Doing it for Ourselves (DIFO) |