CATALYST SUPPORT LIMITED
The purpose of the charity is to provide realistic and timely advice, information and other assistance to vulnerable, marginalised and at risk people across the region of Surrey and the south of England
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity recorded a consolidated deficit of £404,307 for the year ended 31 March 2025, driven by a challenging funding environment and increased costs. Despite this deficit, the trustees consider the financial position sound and have implemented a recovery programme to rebuild unrestricted reserves to a target of 2-3 months of operating expenditure by 2026.
What the accounts disclose
“in the band £90,001 - £100,000 1” — page 70
“During the year, unrestricted reserves fell below the minimum threshold set out in the Reserves Policy.” — page 41
“During the year, payments of £3,000 (2024 - £1,900) were made to a contractor, who is a related party of the CEO, Susan Murphy, in respect of repairs and maintenance services provided.” — page 83
“During the prior year a motor vehicle owned by Alpha Community Outreach Ltd was sold to the managing director, Gary Ochoa. The price paid was equal to the net book value of the motor vehicle, being £650.” — page 83
“During the year, payments of £3,000 (2024 - £1,900) were made to a contractor, who is a related party of the CEO, Susan Murphy, in respect of repairs and maintenance services provided.” — page 83
“During the prior year a motor vehicle owned by Alpha Community Outreach Ltd was sold to the managing director, Gary Ochoa. The price paid was equal to the net book value of the motor vehicle, being £650.” — page 83
Year-over-year changes
- Top pay band moved from £60,001 - £70,000 (FY2024) to £90,001 - £100,000 (FY2025).
- Reserves position vs the charity's own policy moved from "within" (FY2024) to "below" (FY2025).
What the charity says about itself (2024/25)
“1 April 2024 - 31 March 2025”
“Over 8,000 interventions were delivered by the Liaison and Diversion and Reconnect teams with more than half focusing on emotional wellbeing”
“Cuckooing Team supported 108 clients aged 19 to 85. The service helped disrupt 14 organised crime groups and 29 local dealers and helped save 34 tenancies”
Funders the charity credits
- National Lottery Community Fund
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (20/05/2024)
- Received assets from another charity (01/11/2023)
Trustees
- Charlotte Louise Miller
- Dwight Nicholas Cupit
- Ewan Alexander Henniker-Smith
- Gerard Lyons
- Katharine Ann Mills
- Sarbani Bose
- Yvonne Louise Rees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £5.2m | £5.6m |
| 31/03/2024 | £4.8m | £4.9m |
| 31/03/2023 | £4.2m | £4.0m |
| 31/03/2022 | £4.1m | £3.9m |
| 31/03/2021 | £3.7m | £3.5m |
Common questions
Is CATALYST SUPPORT LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity recorded a consolidated deficit of £404,307 for the year ended 31 March 2025, driven by a challenging funding environment and increased costs. Despite this deficit, the trustees consider the financial position sound and have implemented a recovery programme to rebuild unrestricted reserves to a target of 2-3 months of operating expenditure by 2026. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by MHA.
What does the highest-paid employee of CATALYST SUPPORT LIMITED earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £90,001 - £100,000 band.
Who funds CATALYST SUPPORT LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CATALYST SUPPORT LIMITED as a grant recipient include THE FINNIS SCOTT FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE FINNIS SCOTT FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £5k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 12/03/2025 | £7k | Building water confidence in Ethnically Diverse Women |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/03/2024 | £20k | Outline in Catalyst |
| UK government | 09/06/2023 | £12k | ALB-Sport England-Ethnically Diverse Ladies Learn 2 Swim Programme |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 08/06/2023 | £445k | Catalyst Counselling Service |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/07/2015 | £497k | Reach Out (Addictions Counselling and Family Support Service) |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 08/12/2010 | £498k | Reaching Out Counselling and Family Support Service |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| CHAPMAN CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £3k |
| THE STONE FAMILY FOUNDATION | 1 | £1.7m |
| EMMANUEL CHURCH OXFORD | 1 | £107k |
| JUBILEE CHURCH, COVENTRY | 1 | £51k |
| READING FAMILY CHURCH | 1 | £43k |
| MOSAIC CHURCH LIMITED | 1 | £32k |
| REDEEMER WORTHING LTD | 1 | £23k |
| PETER HARRISON FOUNDATION | 1 | £20k |
Charities like this
- LONDON CATALYST
- UPTIME CATALYST FACILITY
- CATALYST NETWORK OF CHURCHES
- ACTION FOR CARERS (SURREY)
- SURREY COMMUNITY ACTION
- HERE FOR CATS
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CATALYST SUPPORT LIMITED | £5.2m | £90,001 - £100,000 | — | below | — | no doubt |
| LONDON CATALYST | £401k | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | above | — | no doubt |
| UPTIME CATALYST FACILITY | £2.8m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CATALYST NETWORK OF CHURCHES | £797k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ACTION FOR CARERS (SURREY) | £2.9m | £70,001 - £80,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SURREY COMMUNITY ACTION | £695k | more than £60,000 | 1 | above | — | no doubt |