Finance Score: 3

Governance Score: 3

Support Score: 5

Low unrestricted reserves: -2
Strong growth: +2
Fundraising costs low: +3

Dynamic board: +3

Overall weighted support: +5

Overall GiG Score: 11

HOLLIE GAZZARD TRUST

THE TRUST WAS CREATED FOLLOWING THE MURDER OF 20-YEAR-OLD HOLLIE GAZZARD IN 2014 BY AN EX-PARTNER. HGT HELPS REDUCE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE THROUGH CREATING AND DELIVERING PROGRAMMES ON DOMESTIC ABUSE AND PROMOTING HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS TO SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES. IN ADDITION, IT FUNDS HAIRDRESSING TRAINING FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WHO MAY NOT OTHERWISE HAVE THE FUNDS TO STUDY

Analysis by Giving is Great

Positives:

There has been strong growth in spending over the last 5 years
Fundraising costs are unusually low relative to funds raised
A significant proportion of recent income was derived from major grant makers including the Government
The Board appears to be dynamic in terms of composition

Regulatory & Governance issues to consider:

This charity is not recognised by HMRC for Gift Aid according to its latest published return
Over half the Board have joined recently

Financial issues to consider:

Unrestricted reserves appear to be dangerously low at the latest year end

Financial Data ?

Income & Spending ?

Sources of Income ?

Y/E		Income £k	Spending £k	Surplus/ Deficit £k	Fundraising Cost £k	Total Funds £k	Unrestricted Funds £k	Mths Rsrvs	Staff	Volun- teers
30/04/24		£515	£532	£-17	£13	£100	£113	2.6	6	15
30/04/23		£449	£449	£0	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
30/04/22		£192	£189	£4	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
30/04/21		£212	£190	£22	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
30/04/20?	*	£62	£87	£-25	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
30/04/18		£100	£72	£27	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
30/04/17	*	£100	£77	£22	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
30/04/16		£106	£85	£21	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
30/04/15		£0	£0	£0	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a

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Financial Ratios

Fundraising Costs/Relevant Income: 2.8%
Fundraising Costs/Total Spending: 2.4%
Highest pay band: Less than £60,000
Liabilities/Assets: 15%
Liabilities/Income: 3%
Unrestricted Funds/Total Funds: 113%
Reserves/Spending: 2.6 months
Net Current Assets/Spending: 2 months
Quick Ratio: 5

Asset Split ?

Balance Sheet History

Established: 11 years

www.holliegazzard.org

jodie@holliegazzard.org

07572610249

Charity Commission for England and Wales

Listed activities

Education/Training
General Charitable Purposes

GiG Classification

Grant-making foundations

How it operates

Makes grants to individuals
Makes grants to organisations
Provides other finance

Where it operates

Throughout England And Wales,

Who it helps

Children/Young People
Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies

Who supports them? ?

Donations from Grant Makers ?

We have details on the following donations. Multi-year donations are allocated to the years for which they are earmarked.

Specific Donations

Amount	When Months	To be used for
DCMS - Coronavirus Community Support Fund
£39,996	09/09/2020	"The fund aims to:1) To reduce closures of essential charities that provide essential services to vulnerable groups during the COVID-19 crisis by ensuring they have the financial resources to operate, thereby reducing the burden on public ....more "The fund aims to:1) To reduce closures of essential charities that provide essential services to vulnerable groups during the COVID-19 crisis by ensuring they have the financial resources to operate, thereby reducing the burden on public services.2) To ensure essential services are provided to vulnerable people, both in the short and long term through increased community support through the work of charitable organisations."
Home Office - Covid-19 Support for Domestic Abuse Charities
£54,990	06/07/2020	Organisations providing services and support for vulnerable people, for which there will be increased demand as a result of the COVID-19 crisis
Home Office - COVID-19 Support For Domestic Abuse Charities 20-21
£54,990	01/04/2020	This grant is intended to provide funding to organisations whose primary purpose is to improve the response to DA, either through providing support to victims who have experienced DA, or through providing support to front-line services, including ....more This grant is intended to provide funding to organisations whose primary purpose is to improve the response to DA, either through providing support to victims who have experienced DA, or through providing support to front-line services, including other charitable organisations or the statutory sector, to better respond to victims.
Home Office - HOLLIE GAZZARD TRUST
£27,419	01/04/2020	The purpose of this funding is to provide additional funds for DA charities to help them cope with the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic/lockdown; to enable them to continue to meet their usual levels of demand, to keep pace with rising levels ....more The purpose of this funding is to provide additional funds for DA charities to help them cope with the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic/lockdown; to enable them to continue to meet their usual levels of demand, to keep pace with rising levels of demand during the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic and to remain solvent such that they can continue to provide support both during and after the pandemic. This will all help to safeguard victims of DA and provide essential emergency support to those affected by COVID-19.

Data sourced from Donors via 360 Giving

How is it governed?

Trustees (7)

Current Trustees appointed

Gender Split

CHRISTOPHER PHELAN Appointed: 2021

ELIZABETH CAMPBELL Appointed: 2022

FAYE KAMARA Appointed: 2017

JODIE FRASER (Chair) Appointed: 2024

KIRSTIE LOUISE CARR Appointed: 2023

MATTHEW ANDREW BENNETT Appointed: 2022

MHAIRI VIVIENNE MACKIE BALL Appointed: 2023

Legal constitution

Charity registered in England & Wales on 25/04/2014, number: 1156804

Gift Aid

NOT registered with HMRC for Gift Aid

Policies in force

Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
Complaints handling
Complaints policy and procedures
Conflicting interests
Financial reserves policy and procedures
Paying staff
Risk management
Safeguarding policy and procedures
Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
Social media policy and procedures
Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Volunteer management

Filing Record

9 returns made; AR20: 13 days late, AR17: 2 days late,

Main office

Ilex Accountancy Services Ltd
41 Brunswick Road
GLOUCESTER
GL1 1JS

Objectives

3.1 THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE:3.1.1 FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION (INCLUDING SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL TRAINING) OF PEOPLE [UNDER THE AGE OF 25] IN SUCH WAYS AS THE CHARITY TRUSTEES THINK FIT, INCLUDING BY:(A) AWARDING TO SUCH PERSONS SCHOLARSHIPS, MAINTENANCE ALLOWANCES OR GRANTS TO SUPPORT THEM AT ANY UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE OR ANY INSTITUTION OF HIGHER OR FURTHER EDUCATION, WHETHER FULL TIME OR PART TIME;(B) SUPPORTING YOUNG PEOPLE IN THEIR EDUCATION TO PREPARE FOR ENTRY TO ANY OCCUPATION, TRADE OR PROFESSION ON LEAVING ANY EDUCATIONAL ESTABLISHMENT.3.1.2 TO FURTHER SUCH PURPOSE OR PURPOSES WHICH ARE EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE ACCORDING TO THE LAW OF ENGLAND AND WALES IN SUCH MANNER AS THE TRUSTEES IN THEIR ABSOLUTE DISCRETION THINK FIT.

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