BARONS COURT PROJECT
The Project provides services for people vulnerable through mental health problems, homelessness in Hammersmith and Fulham area. The principal activity of The Project is to run a Drop-In Day Center at its operational address and to provide practical, supportive and empowering services to vulnerable people.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state a net surplus of £30,454 for the year, with free unrestricted reserves standing at £130,565. The trustees report that this financial position secures the charity's immediate future for the next 12 months. However, the free reserves are below the stated policy target of three months of running costs.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity aims to have 3 months running costs in reserves to ensure continuity.”
Funders the charity credits
- London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Andrew McColl
- Caryn Van Niekerk
- Edward Simpson
- Michael Edward Pope
- Shauleen Mpofu
- Sian Richards
- Sue Fennimore
- Yvonee Obuaya
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £510k | £480k |
| 31/03/2024 | £546k | £475k |
| 31/03/2023 | £438k | £431k |
| 31/03/2022 | £448k | £431k |
| 31/03/2021 | £443k | £413k |
Common questions
Is BARONS COURT PROJECT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state a net surplus of £30,454 for the year, with free unrestricted reserves standing at £130,565. The trustees report that this financial position secures the charity's immediate future for the next 12 months. However, the free reserves are below the stated policy target of three months of running costs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds BARONS COURT PROJECT?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BARONS COURT PROJECT as a grant recipient include CHARITY OF SIR RICHARD WHITTINGTON, STREETS OF LONDON, DRAPERS CHARITABLE FUND, THE GIRDLERS' COMPANY CHARITABLE TRUST, HAMMERSMITH UNITED CHARITIES.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHARITY OF SIR RICHARD WHITTINGTON | FY2022 | £40k | Church & Communities Programme |
| CHARITY OF SIR RICHARD WHITTINGTON | FY2023 | £30k | Church & Communities Programme |
| STREETS OF LONDON | FY2023 | £15k | Drop-in Support |
| DRAPERS CHARITABLE FUND | FY2022 | £15k | Basic needs service for street homeless |
| THE GIRDLERS' COMPANY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £11k | |
| HAMMERSMITH UNITED CHARITIES | FY2025 | £10k | 50% contribution to the Project Worker's salary. To welcome day centre guests, ascertain their needs, and offer initial practical support e.g. clothing, shower, |
| THE GIRDLERS' COMPANY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £10k | Selected Appeals |
| HAMMERSMITH UNITED CHARITIES | FY2022 | £10k | Food, essentials and advice for people affected by homelessness. |
| THE GIRDLERS' COMPANY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £10k | |
| THE MAHORO CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £10k | |
| HAMMERSMITH UNITED CHARITIES | FY2023 | £10k | To fund towards the salary, on costs and support costs associated with the employment of one Project Worker. |
| THE GIRDLERS' COMPANY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £10k | |
| THE MAHORO CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2026 | £10k | |
| THE PENNIES FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £7k | |
| THE MRS SMITH AND MOUNT TRUST | FY2023 | £5k | Mount Fund - Homelessness |
| THE MRS SMITH AND MOUNT TRUST | FY2022 | £5k | The Mount Fund - Homelessness |
| THE GROCERS' CHARITY | FY2025 | £5k | Relief of Poverty |
| THE MRS SMITH AND MOUNT TRUST | FY2025 | £5k | Mount Fund - Homelessness |
| THE FORTE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £5k | 31% for the running costs of a day centre in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham serving people who are rough sleeping. |
| THE MRS SMITH AND MOUNT TRUST | FY2024 | £5k | Mount Fund |
| THE CHARLOTTE BONHAM-CARTER CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £5k | |
| THE LIGHT FUND COMPANY | FY2023 | £5k | |
| THE CHARLOTTE BONHAM-CARTER CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £5k | |
| SIR JULES THORN CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £3k | |
| W F SOUTHALL TRUST | FY2024 | £3k | Social Action |
| THE WILLIAM ALLEN YOUNG CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £3k | |
| SIR JULES THORN CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £3k | Ann Rylands Small Donations Programme |
| W F SOUTHALL TRUST | FY2023 | £3k | Social Action |
| THE CHARLOTTE BONHAM-CARTER CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £2k | |
| CHAPMAN CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £1k | |
| HAMMERSMITH UNITED CHARITIES | FY2024 | £500 | Wellbeing activity or items for volunteers/staff. |
| THE QUEEN'S CLUB FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £100 | Grants to institutions for the advancement of racquet sports |
| DR EDWARDS AND BISHOP KING'S FULHAM CHARITY | FY2022 | £0 | Grants to organisations |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mercers' Company | 30/04/2025 | £110k | Grant to Barons Court Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/11/2024 | £19k | Barons Court Project - Women's Peer Support Group |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/11/2022 | £5k | Garden of Hope |
| The Mercers' Company | 01/07/2021 | £70k | Grant to Barons Court Project |
| City Bridge Foundation | 28/01/2015 | £33k | Grant to Barons Court Project |
| City Bridge Foundation | 27/09/2012 | £55k | Grant to Barons Court Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/09/2006 | £5k | Computer Classes Beginners and Intermediate |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/07/2005 | £5k | Learning Classes |