THE JOURNEY OF A LIFETIME TRUST (JOLT)

Registered charity 1088591 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as JOLT, THE JOLT TRUST (JOURNEY OF A LIFETIME)

JoLt was set up in 1983 and is run on a totally voluntary basis. Every 2 years, JoLt organises expeditions all over the world for groups of young people (from 14 to 21 years) with significant disadvantages (they are disabled or ill, or have been neglected or abused). These are tiring, taxing but hugely rewarding journeys. Each young person is expected to fundraise; donations make up the balance.

Causes: Education/training · Disability · Recreation · website · Get email alerts

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure deficit of £37,184 for the year ended 31 December 2024, reducing its total unrestricted funds to £71,536. The trustees acknowledge that fundraising is becoming more difficult and note that expeditions only run every two years, causing significant fluctuations in income and expenditure. Despite the deficit, the trustees confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for at least the next twelve months.

Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Corporate structure

• Registered company of the charity Companies House 04236414

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Journey of a Lifetime Trust (JoLt) (matched by registered charity number).

Company officers (Companies House)

Current officers of the charity’s own company per the Companies House register, cross-checked against the Charity Commission trustee list by name. A director not on the trustee list is usually a timing or naming difference between the two registers — check both records before drawing conclusions.

• ASOLE, Annabel Natalie — director, appointed 07/05/2019on trustee list
• DAVIES, Natasha Ingrid Alexandra — director, appointed 07/05/2019on trustee list
• RIDGEON, Emma Jane — director, appointed 26/01/2012on trustee list
• HUSSEY, Olivia Jane, Dr — director, appointed 17/02/2011on trustee list
• GRUSELLE, Simon — secretary, appointed 28/03/2012

Official officers record.

Trustees · trustee networks

• SIMON GRUSELLEchair
• Annabel Natalie Asole
• Dr OLIVIA HUSSEY
• EMMA RIDGEON
• Natasha Ingrid Davies

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Northern Ireland · Scotland · Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

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