Overall GiG Score: -8 ?
Finance Score: -5
Governance Score: -9
Support Score: 6
  • Multiple Deficits and declines: -5
  • No PartB
  • 2 Trustees: -2
  • Static board: -3
  • All female board: -3
  • Large volunteers +3
  • Grant maker support: +3

THE CRAFTY FOX CAFE 'N' HUB 

The Crafty Fox operates in the area of Foxhole in Paignton. It is run by volunteers and activities take place on a weekly basis. It offers craft groups, support groups and training opportunities.
Analysis by Giving is Great

Positives:

  • This charity has been successful in attracting volunteers relative to its size
  • A significant proportion of recent income was derived from major grant makers including the Government and a Community Foundation

Regulatory & Governance issues to consider:

  • There are only 2 trustees
  • The Board is completely female
  • The Board composition appears to be rather static

Financial issues to consider:

  • A PartB annual return has not been required and so detailed financial information is not available from the online data
  • Income has been volatile and on several occasions in recent years less than spending
Established: 7 years

http://www.craftyfoxcafe.com

craftyfox103@gmail.com

01803669005

Charity Commission for England and Wales
UN SDGs
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Financial Data ?

Income & Spending ?
Sources of Income ?
Y/E Income
£k
Spending
£k
Surplus/
Deficit
Fundraising
Cost £k
Total
Funds £k
Unrestricted
Funds £k
Mths
Rsrvs
Staff Volun-
teers
31/03/23£24£19£5n/an/an/an/an/a8
31/03/22£32£27£4n/an/an/an/an/a7
31/03/21£28£39£-10n/an/an/an/an/a8
31/03/20*£21£31£-10n/an/an/an/an/a12
31/03/19£36£36£0n/an/an/an/an/a16
31/03/18£40£19£22£0£0£0n/a00

Highest pay bracket: less than £60,000
What it does
  • Disability
  • Economic/Community Development/Employment
  • Education/Training
  • General Charitable Purposes
Who works here?
  • 8 volunteers
Who it helps
  • Children/Young People
  • Elderly/Old People
  • People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin
  • People With Disabilities
How it operates
  • Provides advocacy/advice/information
  • Provides buildings/facilities/open space
  • Provides human resources
  • Provides services
Where it operates
  • Torbay,

Who's supporting them? ?

Donations from Grant Makers ?

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

Major supporters in last 5 years
National Lottery Community Fund£9,360
DCMS£8,084
Devon Community Foundation£3,875
Specific Donations
Amount When
Months
To be used for
Devon Community Foundation - Grant to Crafty Fox Cafe N Hub
£1,375 22/09/2023
To provide a community fun day in the lead up to Christmas for residents living in the Foxhole area of Paignton, which is categorised within the 2019 Indices of Multiple Deprivation as one of the ....more
National Lottery Community Fund - Crafty Fox Community Co-ordinator
£9,360 23/07/2021
The organisation will use the funding to employ a coordinator to support their volunteers and work with partner agencies to sustain the work of the organisation providing services for people and ....more
Devon Community Foundation - Covid 19 CRAFTY FOX SUPPORT
£1,500 18/03/2021
Vulnerable people: encouraging local residents who have been socially isolated during the pandemic to integrate into social activities to promote positive mental wellbeing
Devon Community Foundation - COVID19 Emergency Support
£1,000 29/07/2020
5
Grant to Crafty Fox Cafe N Hub
DCMS - Coronavirus Community Support Fund
£8,084 29/07/2020
"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 ....more
National Lottery Community Fund - Mental Health Support Project
£7,760 15/02/2019
12
The funding will be used to provide support for young people living with ill mental health. The project aims to provide a safe space for young people to meet and take part in creative activities ....more
Devon Community Foundation - Grant to Crafty Fox Cafe N Hub
£3,640 04/12/2017
14
contributing to admin core costs to help secure the future sustainability of the newly set-up community led cafe and hub which provides a safe and welcoming space and addresses loneliness and social ....more
National Lottery Community Fund - Can We Fox It?
£5,200 24/07/2017
12
The funding will be used to run counselling and support sessions for people living with the effects of depression and anxiety, as well as hosting day trips and a seasonal event to bring the community ....more
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Data sourced from Donors via 360 Giving

How is it governed?

Trustees (2)
Current Trustees appointed
Gender Split

Legal constitution
  • Charity registered in England & Wales on 09/03/2017, number: 1171977
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
  • Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
  • Internal risk management policy and procedures
  • Investment
  • Paying staff
  • Risk management
  • Safeguarding policy and procedures
  • Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
  • Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
  • Social media policy and procedures
  • Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
  • Trustee expenses policy and procedures
  • Volunteer management
Filing Record
6 returns made; AR20: 37 days late,
Main office

103 Foxhole Road
PAIGNTON
TQ3 3SU

Objectives

TO FURTHER OR BENEFIT THE RESIDENTS OF THE FOXHOLE AREA OF PAIGNTON AND THE NEIGHBOURHOOD, WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, RACE OR OF POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS BY ASSOCIATING TOGETHER THE SAID RESIDENTS AND THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES, VOLUNTARY AND OTHER ORGANISATIONS IN A COMMON EFFORT TO ADVANCE EDUCATION AND TO PROVIDE FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION AND LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION WITH THE OBJECTIVE OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE RESIDENTS.

Data Sources

Charity Commission for England and Wales
360 Giving
CharityBase
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