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Friends Of Cathja

Also known as: The Cathja Project

The charity runs a daytime therapeutic workshop for people suffering from severe and enduring mental health problems. The workshop is situated on a barge on the Thames on West London . The barge is fitted out with woodworking equipment ant the members crate objects for their own use and appreciation.

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Activities & Mission

The charity runs a daytime therapeutic workshop for people suffering from severe and enduring mental health problems. The workshop is situated on a barge on the Thames on West London . The barge is fitted out with woodworking equipment ant the members crate objects for their own use and appreciation.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£63,366
Latest Expenditure
£96,749

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 152.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 152.7%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£63,366
£96,7490 / 0
2024
£110,612
£90,4500 / 0
2023
£92,629
£83,6010 / 0
2022
£102,891
£120,1320 / 0
2021
£122,987
£122,8030 / 12

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Friends Of Cathja

What does Friends Of Cathja do?

The charity runs a daytime therapeutic workshop for people suffering from severe and enduring mental health problems. The workshop is situated on a barge on the Thames on West London . The barge is fitted out with woodworking equipment ant the members crate objects for their own use and appreciation.

How much income did Friends Of Cathja report in 2025?

Friends Of Cathja reported total income of £63k and reported expenditure of £97k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Friends Of Cathja registered as a charity?

Friends Of Cathja was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 January 2001 as charity number 1084699. It has been registered for 25 years.

Who runs Friends Of Cathja?

Friends Of Cathja is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is Alistair James St John Kingsley. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Friends Of Cathja operate?

Friends Of Cathja operates in Hounslow, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Friends Of Cathja a registered charity?

Yes — Friends Of Cathja is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1084699.

Details

Address
Courage
Brent Way
Brentford
TW8 8ES
Registration Date
24 January 2001
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3976379
Charity Number
1084699

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Trustees

Alistair James St John Kingsley Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
DAVID MORRIS
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Hannah Harte
Also governs 1 other charity

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • The Cathja Project

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