CROSSWAYS COMMUNITY
We help people who experience enduring mental health difficulties. Accommodation is available for up to 40 people mainly through our registered care home, hostel & independent living flats in Tunbridge Wells.We offer person-centred care and our residents are encouraged through their support workers to take responsibility for their own lives with a view to moving back into the local community.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net deficit of £125,549 for the year ended 30 April 2025, following a deficit of £313,523 in the prior year. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £8,818,751, which exceeds the stated policy target of retaining no less than six months' running costs. The charity maintains a positive working capital position of £1,539,540 and bank balances of £1,506,403 at year end.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees of Crossways Community have a policy stating that no less than six month's running costs are retained” — page 7
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Andy Wheeler — Chief Executive
- Linden Sanders — Head of Finance and Operations
- Penny Rist — Head of Care (Care Homes)
- Louise Baker — Human Resources Manager
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/04/2025)
Care Quality Commission ratings
- Crossways Community: Good
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (02/02/2023)
Trustees
- Julia Kirkchair
- Amy May Perkins
- Caroline Elizabeth Ridge Davis
- Dr Nicole Ruth Averill
- Monique London
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/04/2025 | £1.8m | £1.9m |
| 30/04/2024 | £1.9m | £2.2m |
| 30/04/2023 | £2.0m | £2.1m |
| 30/04/2022 | £2.3m | £2.0m |
| 30/04/2021 | £3.0m | £1.9m |
Common questions
Is CROSSWAYS COMMUNITY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net deficit of £125,549 for the year ended 30 April 2025, following a deficit of £313,523 in the prior year. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £8,818,751, which exceeds the stated policy target of retaining no less than six months' running costs. The charity maintains a positive working capital position of £1,539,540 and bank balances of £1,506,403 at year end. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Peter Hodgson & Co. Ltd..
Who funds CROSSWAYS COMMUNITY?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CROSSWAYS COMMUNITY as a grant recipient include THE S M B TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE S M B TRUST | FY2025 | £4k | |
| THE S M B TRUST | FY2024 | £4k | |
| THE S M B TRUST | FY2023 | £4k | |
| THE S M B TRUST | FY2022 | £3k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| GERALD PALMER ELING TRUST COMPANY | 1 | £10k |
| THE ORR MACKINTOSH FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £10k |
| THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED | 1 | £8k |
| QUEENBOROUGH FISHERY TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| CHARLES S FRENCH CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| THE LAWSON TRUST CIO | 1 | £4k |
| THE CHRISTOPHER LAING FOUNDATION | 1 | £1k |
| ANSON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- Crossroads Caring For Life Ltd
- CROSSROADS CARE KENT
- CROSSROADS BRAINTREE AND CHELMSFORD LTD
- RESPONSE ORGANISATION
- OUTREACH COMMUNITY AND RESIDENTIAL SERVICES
- COMMUNITY OF THE HOLY CROSS
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CROSSWAYS COMMUNITY | £1.8m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| Crossroads Caring For Life Ltd | £2.0m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CROSSROADS CARE KENT | £4.3m | £130,001 - £140,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CROSSROADS BRAINTREE AND CHELMSFORD LTD | £236k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| RESPONSE ORGANISATION | £17.0m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| OUTREACH COMMUNITY AND RESIDENTIAL SERVICES | £2.8m | £70,001 - £80,000 | 1 | below | 78.1% | no doubt |