ONE KNOWSLEY
To enhance the quality of life within communities and neighbourhoods by supporting and developing voluntary action in the Borough of Knowsley. To support and develop the work of voluntary and community organisations. To provide and circulate information relevant to the work of voluntary and community groups. To act as a focal point and resource for voluntary and community groups.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £86,811 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total reserves standing at £1,095,699. The trustees confirm the charity is a going concern, citing sufficient forecast income and expenditure coverage. However, the trustees acknowledge that current free reserves of £51,973 fall short of their stated policy target of three months of normal core operating expenses.
What the accounts disclose
“There was 1 employee whose annual renumeration was £60,000 or more (2024 1 employee).” — page 28
“There was 1 employee whose annual renumeration was £60,000 or more (2024 1 employee).” — page 28
“Whilst the trustees are aware that the current level of free reserves falls short of this target, the trustees monitor and review the reserves policy on a regular, ongoing, basis. The free reserves of the organisation, excluding designated funds, are currently £51,973” — page 12
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 02401660
Company officers (Companies House)
- MACFARLANE, Stephen on trustee list
- LAWRENSON, Chris on trustee list
- PARR, David Mark on trustee list
- NEILSON, David on trustee list
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (03/06/2025)
- Received assets from another charity (04/09/2012)
Trustees
- Chris Lawrenson
- DAVID NEILSON
- David Parr Mr
- Stephen Macfarlane
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £1.9m | £1.8m |
| 31/03/2024 | £2.4m | £2.0m |
| 31/03/2023 | £2.1m | £1.9m |
| 31/03/2022 | £1.8m | £1.5m |
| 31/03/2021 | £534k | £450k |
Common questions
Is ONE KNOWSLEY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £86,811 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total reserves standing at £1,095,699. The trustees confirm the charity is a going concern, citing sufficient forecast income and expenditure coverage. However, the trustees acknowledge that current free reserves of £51,973 fall short of their stated policy target of three months of normal core operating expenses. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by DSG Audit.
What does the highest-paid employee of ONE KNOWSLEY earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £60,000 or more band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds ONE KNOWSLEY?
Funders whose own accounts filings name ONE KNOWSLEY as a grant recipient include SMALLWOOD TRUST, FUSION21 FOUNDATION, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY'S PRESCOT.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMALLWOOD TRUST | FY2021 | £48k | |
| FUSION21 FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £10k | Mainstream grants programme |
| FUSION21 FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £6k | Oneside Youth Zones |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY'S PRESCOT | FY2023 | £750 | Other |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY'S PRESCOT | FY2022 | £200 | Other |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY'S PRESCOT | FY2021 | £200 | Other |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY'S PRESCOT | FY2024 | £100 | Other |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/03/2024 | £309k | Knowsley Taking the Lead |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 29/01/2024 | £237k | "Knowsley Golden Thread Heritage Project" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/05/2020 | £79k | Knowsley CVS CV19 |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 05/03/2020 | £230k | "Knowsley Heritage Grants" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/10/2019 | £9k | Knowsley Connects Project Interface |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 09/08/2018 | £9k | Knowsley Illuminate |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/01/2009 | £510k | Bare Essentials - rebuilding Knowsley Voluntary Action |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| CHICKENLEY COMMUNITY CENTRE | 1 | £902k |
| THE BARBOUR FOUNDATION | 1 | £20k |
| CENTRE FOR THE ACCELERATION OF SOCIAL TECHNOLOGY | 1 | £15k |
| THE DUKE OF NORTHUMBERLAND'S CHARITY | 1 | £12k |
| Community Foundation North East | 1 | £10k |
| THE ROTHLEY TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| THE NORTH WALES POLICE AND COMMUNITY TRUST | 1 | £150 |
Charities like this
- ONE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION LIMITED
- KINGSTON VOLUNTARY ACTION
- BURNLEY PENDLE AND ROSSENDALE COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE
- KNOWSLEY DISTRICT CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU
- DEESIDE COMMUNITY TRUST
- COMMUNITY ACTION NORTHUMBERLAND
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ONE KNOWSLEY | £1.9m | £60,000 or more | 1 | below | — | no doubt |
| ONE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION LIMITED | £1.5m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| KINGSTON VOLUNTARY ACTION | £1.5m | £60,000 - £69,999 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BURNLEY PENDLE AND ROSSENDALE COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE | £2.1m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | below | — | no doubt |
| KNOWSLEY DISTRICT CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU | £1.2m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| DEESIDE COMMUNITY TRUST | £599k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |