SCARD
Relieve distress for people bereaved/injured/affected by road death or injury Provide emotional and practical support via telephone help-line,meetings and personal support system Accompany families to Crown, Magistrates or Coroners Court Send out independent information with regard to the judicial systemProvide access to free initial legal help and adviceRaise awareness of road danger
Objects
THE RELIEF OF DISTRESS AMONG PERSONS WHO HAVE BEEN BEREAVED, INJURED OR AFFECTED AS THE RESULT OF A ROAD CRASH BY THE PROVISION OF AN ADVISORY INFORMATION AND TELEPHONE HELPLINE SERVICE
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total net assets increased to £56,646, driven by a significant rise in unrestricted funds to £9,561. The charity reported total incoming resources of £25,953.86 against resources expended of £14,823.68, resulting in a positive movement in funds for the year. The independent examiner concluded that the financial elements are of an adequate standard.
What the accounts disclose
“Donations £ 23128.51” — page 2
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Conflicting interests
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investment
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £32k | £21k |
| 30/06/2024 | £31k | £9k |
| 30/06/2023 | £7k | £9k |
| 30/06/2022 | £11k | £7k |
| 30/06/2021 | £10k | £6k |
Common questions
Is SCARD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total net assets increased to £56,646, driven by a significant rise in unrestricted funds to £9,561. The charity reported total incoming resources of £25,953.86 against resources expended of £14,823.68, resulting in a positive movement in funds for the year. The independent examiner concluded that the financial elements are of an adequate standard. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 18/09/2020 | £2k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 01/04/2015 | £2k | Free of charge bereavement counselling |