SWAN WOMEN'S CENTRE
Improving women and girls mental health & emotional wellbeing. Providing targeted support for those affected by mental ill health, domestic abuse, inequality, poverty, isolation and loneliness. Counselling : Befriending; Holistic Therapies and Advocacy to support progression and recovery. Support groups for women and girls to understand and manage depression, anxiety, loss and grief.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a surplus of £13,104, resulting in unrestricted reserves of £136,877. However, the trustees' report notes that this figure is below the stated reserves policy target of between £142,500 and £213,750. The trustees expressed confidence in continuing operations subject to external funding remaining at current levels.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity's principal funding sources are NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board, Sefton Council, Pilgrim Trust, Steve Morgan Foundation, PH Holt, National Lottery Foundation, Garfield Weston and Seffon Women and Children’s Aid.” — page 16
“The Board of Trustees have considered the financial position of the charity and its ability to continue as a going concem. Subject to external funding continuing at a similar level to this year, it is envisaged that the result for the year ending 31 March 2026 will be a surplus of between £10,000 and £15,000.” — page 22
Public-sector contracts awarded
| Buyer | Contract | Awarded | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD | Community Mental Health Support for Women & Girls in Sefton | — | — |
Trustees
- Abi Horsfield
- Christine Wallis
- Emma Sprawson
- Laura Mock
- Rebecca Moughtin
- Ruth Horsley
- Sonia Hardy
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £286k | £273k |
| 31/03/2024 | £254k | £233k |
| 31/03/2023 | £257k | £244k |
| 31/03/2022 | £227k | £248k |
| 31/03/2021 | £243k | £211k |
Common questions
Is SWAN WOMEN'S CENTRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a surplus of £13,104, resulting in unrestricted reserves of £136,877. However, the trustees' report notes that this figure is below the stated reserves policy target of between £142,500 and £213,750. The trustees expressed confidence in continuing operations subject to external funding remaining at current levels. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds SWAN WOMEN'S CENTRE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SWAN WOMEN'S CENTRE as a grant recipient include THE STEVE MORGAN FOUNDATION, SEFTON COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE, SCHRODER CHARITY TRUST, MISS E F RATHBONE CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE STEVE MORGAN FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £75k | |
| SEFTON COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE | FY2022 | £12k | Living Well Sefton / Community Development |
| SEFTON COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE | FY2025 | £12k | |
| SCHRODER CHARITY TRUST | FY2025 | £4k | |
| MISS E F RATHBONE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £1k | Merseyside |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/01/2026 | £19k | Your Mind Matters |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 12/11/2024 | £235k | Specialist Trauma Counsellor working with Neurodivergent Women and Girls |
| UK government | 01/04/2019 | £10k | Tampon Tax Community Fund |
| UK government | 04/02/2019 | £17k | Women Side by Side |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 02/07/2014 | £10k | Swan into the Community |