IMPROVING LIVES PLYMOUTH
We run with our partners, Plymouth Veterans and Family Hub, at our Ernest English House centre, alongside our information and advice services.At our Mannamead Wellbeing Hub (in north Plymouth) and across the city, we provide support for those with long-term health conditions, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, mental health issues, and their carers.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income for the year was £2,404,613 and total expenditure was £2,395,427, resulting in a net movement in funds of £8,881. Per the trustees' report, total net funds at the year-end were £1,519,102, with unrestricted funds comprising the majority of this balance. The charity reports no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“1 employee received emoluments of more than £60,000 during the year (2024: Nil).” — page 24
“1 employee received emoluments of more than £60,000 during the year (2024: Nil).” — page 24
“The Revenue Reserve is a designated fund which represents the reserves policy of the charity to hold three to four months of core running costs.” — page 30
Year-over-year changes
- Employees paid over £60,000: 0 (FY2024) → 1 (FY2025).
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- JEREMY PRICHARDchair
- Abraham Kallis
- Elaine Latham
- Emily Steed
- Kate Meredith
- Stephen Waite
- Susan Mary Keaty
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £2.4m | £2.4m |
| 31/03/2024 | £2.4m | £2.4m |
| 31/03/2023 | £2.3m | £2.1m |
| 31/03/2022 | £1.7m | £1.6m |
| 31/03/2021 | £1.6m | £1.6m |
Common questions
Is IMPROVING LIVES PLYMOUTH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income for the year was £2,404,613 and total expenditure was £2,395,427, resulting in a net movement in funds of £8,881. Per the trustees' report, total net funds at the year-end were £1,519,102, with unrestricted funds comprising the majority of this balance. The charity reports no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Westcotts (SW) LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of IMPROVING LIVES PLYMOUTH earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the more than £60,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds IMPROVING LIVES PLYMOUTH?
Funders whose own accounts filings name IMPROVING LIVES PLYMOUTH as a grant recipient include CARERS TRUST, THE ROYAL NAVY AND ROYAL MARINES CHARITY, THE CLARE MILNE TRUST, Army Benevolent Fund, Alex Ferry Foundation.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARERS TRUST | FY2025 | £65k | Grant to Network Partner |
| CARERS TRUST | FY2024 | £58k | Network Partner grant |
| THE ROYAL NAVY AND ROYAL MARINES CHARITY | FY2022 | £40k | Through Life Pathway |
| THE CLARE MILNE TRUST | FY2025 | £15k | |
| Army Benevolent Fund | FY2026 | £12k | Wellbeing |
| Alex Ferry Foundation | FY2021 | £10k | Community grant |
| Army Benevolent Fund | FY2024 | £10k | Wellbeing |
| THE INMAN CHARITY | FY2025 | £5k | Armed Forces |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 24/09/2025 | £14k | Young Adult Carers Active Outside |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/07/2024 | £20k | Unpaid carers of Veterans support project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/11/2022 | £10k | See Hear Out and About |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/02/2021 | £7k | Better Futures Healthy Living Club |
| UK government | 01/04/2018 | £20k | ALB - Armed forces Covenant Fund Trust- Covenent Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/02/2017 | £10k | Relaunching the Guild |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/08/2015 | £9k | The Art of Caring |
| Sport England | 17/06/2014 | £3k | Creating Football Opportunties for Disabled Adults |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/01/2009 | £207k | High Quality Volunteers and Volunteer Involving Organisations |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/09/2006 | £10k | aspirating to best practise |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| AGE UK | 1 | £104k |
| THE FORBES CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £75k |
| THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED | 1 | £8k |
| THE RIX-THOMPSON-ROTHENBERG FOUNDATION | 1 | £6k |
| SIR JULES THORN CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £3k |
| SKIPTON BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £2k |
| W G EDWARDS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £540 |
Charities like this
- PLYMOUTH HOSPITALS GENERAL CHARITY AND OTHER RELATED CHARITIES
- PLYMOUTH CHARITY TRUST
- PLYMOUTH CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAUX
- PLYMOUTH AGE CONCERN
- THE LIVEWELL FOUNDATION
- THE HARBOUR CENTRE (PLYMOUTH)
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IMPROVING LIVES PLYMOUTH | £2.4m | more than £60,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PLYMOUTH HOSPITALS GENERAL CHARITY AND OTHER RELATED CHARITIES | £1.0m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| PLYMOUTH CHARITY TRUST | £559k | £80,001 - £90,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PLYMOUTH CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAUX | £6.9m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | above | — | no doubt |
| PLYMOUTH AGE CONCERN | £2.2m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 0 | above | 1.6% | no doubt |
| THE LIVEWELL FOUNDATION | £147k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |