CONTACT 88
The objective of the charity is to provide a transport service for elderly and disabled people in Chichester and the surrounding area.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a net income of £16,079 for the year ended 30 June 2025, with total unrestricted funds of £129,680. The trustees consider the minimum level of unrestricted and undesignated funds to be £12,000, representing six months of charitable expenditure, which the charity holds in excess. The charity is currently restructuring to become a Charitable Incorporated Organisation.
What the accounts disclose
“In the opinion of the Trustees the minimum level should be equal to at least six months charitable expenditure in a normal year (£12000).” — page 8
Trustees
- Nigel Howard Smithchair
- JULIE HORNE
- John O'Brennan
- MR A WILLIAMS
- MR M LEWIS
- MR R BOYCE
- Nallan Rangesh
- PETER MCCALLUM
- Soline Ann Jerram
- Susan Ann Hancock
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £53k | £37k |
| 30/06/2024 | £40k | £14k |
| 30/06/2023 | £25k | £22k |
| 30/06/2022 | £20k | £23k |
| 30/06/2021 | £17k | £18k |
Common questions
Is CONTACT 88 financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a net income of £16,079 for the year ended 30 June 2025, with total unrestricted funds of £129,680. The trustees consider the minimum level of unrestricted and undesignated funds to be £12,000, representing six months of charitable expenditure, which the charity holds in excess. The charity is currently restructuring to become a Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds CONTACT 88?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CONTACT 88 as a grant recipient include FRIARSGATE TRUST, The Patricia Routledge Foundation, THE BASSIL SHIPPAM AND ALSFORD TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRIARSGATE TRUST | FY2025 | £4k | Care and Welfare |
| The Patricia Routledge Foundation | FY2022 | £3k | |
| THE BASSIL SHIPPAM AND ALSFORD TRUST | FY2022 | £1k | General |
| THE BASSIL SHIPPAM AND ALSFORD TRUST | FY2025 | £500 | |
| THE BASSIL SHIPPAM AND ALSFORD TRUST | FY2025 | £500 | commitment |
| THE BASSIL SHIPPAM AND ALSFORD TRUST | FY2024 | £500 | 02.01.24 Contact 88 |