CHOOSELIFE CYMRU
To relieve persons who are in need or hardship particularly but not exclusively as a result of alcohol or drug abuse.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £12,747 for the year ended 31 March 2025, contrasting with a surplus in the prior year. Despite this deficit, the trustees confirm that free reserves of £269,185 remain above the stated policy target of £89,096 to £178,192, indicating adequate financial buffers.
What the accounts disclose
“Policy states that unrestricted funds not committed or invested in tangible fixed assets should be between 3-6 months of expenditure. Based on accounts to 31st March 2025 the target for free reserves is between £89,096 and £178,192.” — page 11
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- WILLIAM GEORGE PETTIFORDchair
- ALAN TOOTILL
- Laura Jane Bates
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £344k | £356k |
| 31/03/2024 | £302k | £295k |
| 31/03/2023 | £240k | £306k |
| 31/03/2022 | £296k | £278k |
| 31/03/2021 | £388k | £303k |
Common questions
Is CHOOSELIFE CYMRU financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £12,747 for the year ended 31 March 2025, contrasting with a surplus in the prior year. Despite this deficit, the trustees confirm that free reserves of £269,185 remain above the stated policy target of £89,096 to £178,192, indicating adequate financial buffers. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 08/10/2025 | £30k | Unrestricted Funding |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/09/2025 | £20k | Hub Refurbishment |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 02/11/2021 | £10k | ARC Garden Project - Therapeutic Outdoor Space |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/07/2020 | £10k | COVID-19 - Storage/Activities Provision |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/12/2018 | £99k | TEE (Train, Enable, Empower) project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 05/01/2017 | £5k | Volunteer Recruitment and Marketing |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/07/2012 | £440k | D-R-A-W - Drugs, Recovery, Activities and Workskills |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/03/2012 | £3k | Development and Improvement Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/01/2012 | £21k | Bannerbrook Building Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/07/2009 | £3k | Computers for Diversionary Activities |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 27/11/2008 | £355k | Diversionary Activity Programme |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/10/2006 | £3k | Trailer Project |