Rape Crisis South London
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income increased by 21% to £4.1 million, while expenditure rose to £4 million, resulting in a net surplus of £76,265. The charity maintains unrestricted reserves of £1,927,073, which significantly exceed its stated policy target of six months' running costs. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“the trustees have agreed a reserves policy which seeks to maintain sufficient reserves to cover the running costs of the organisation for six months.”
“During the year, the Charitable Company received a grant from their umbrella charitable company, Rape Crisis (England & Wales) amounting to £1,181,541 (2024: £1,125,562).” — page 25
“During the year the Charity provided counselling sessions / services to Solace and Women & Girls Network and received an amount totalling £381,156 (2024: £187,204) in the form of grants.”
“During the year, the Charitable Company received a grant from their umbrella charitable company, Rape Crisis (England & Wales) amounting to £1,181,541 (2024: £1,125,562).” — page 25
“During the year the Charity provided counselling sessions / services to Solace and Women & Girls Network and received an amount totalling £381,156 (2024: £187,204) in the form of grants.”
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Catherine Woodhead
- Charlotte Flew
- Francesca Costi
- Leah Hayley Parry
- Sheetal Dalal
- Sophie Kate Howes
- Zoe Kate Tisdall
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £4.1m | £4.0m |
| 31/03/2024 | £3.4m | £3.2m |
| 31/03/2023 | £2.8m | £2.4m |
| 31/03/2022 | £1.5m | £1.4m |
| 31/03/2021 | £1.3m | £1.2m |
Common questions
Is Rape Crisis South London financially healthy?
The accounts state that total income increased by 21% to £4.1 million, while expenditure rose to £4 million, resulting in a net surplus of £76,265. The charity maintains unrestricted reserves of £1,927,073, which significantly exceed its stated policy target of six months' running costs. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Shaw Gibbs (Audit) Limited.