WOODSIDE BEREAVEMENT SERVICE
1 to 1 and group Counselling for adults and/or children who have experienced a bereavement or loss
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves of £41,500 exceed the trustees' stated policy target of one year's expenditure cover, which is roughly £30,000. However, the charity reported a net decrease in cash of £1,000 for the year, with total expenditure exceeding total income. The trustees note challenges including a National Lottery grant ending and a vacancy for the Treasurer.
What the accounts disclose
“No payments were made to trustees or connected persons other than reimbursement on behalf of the charity.” — page 8
Trustees
- Andy Bebington
- CHRISTINE MAVIS CARTER
- Linda Nicholas
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £28k | £29k |
| 31/12/2023 | £40k | £27k |
| 31/12/2022 | £39k | £22k |
| 31/12/2021 | £14k | £19k |
| 31/12/2020 | £15k | £12k |
Common questions
Is WOODSIDE BEREAVEMENT SERVICE financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves of £41,500 exceed the trustees' stated policy target of one year's expenditure cover, which is roughly £30,000. However, the charity reported a net decrease in cash of £1,000 for the year, with total expenditure exceeding total income. The trustees note challenges including a National Lottery grant ending and a vacancy for the Treasurer. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds WOODSIDE BEREAVEMENT SERVICE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name WOODSIDE BEREAVEMENT SERVICE as a grant recipient include WOODSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| WOODSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH | FY2022 | £289 | Donations and Grants |
| WOODSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH | FY2023 | £47 | Donations and Grants |
| WOODSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH | FY2024 | £0 | Donations and Grants |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/12/2025 | £19k | Supporting bereaved Children and Young People in Croydon |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 27/01/2022 | £78k | To support those struggling with the loss of a loved one |
| UK government | 24/07/2020 | £5k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 30/03/2009 | £3k | Woodside Bereavement Service |