SHINE (EAST NORFOLK)
Relieve & promote the welfare of children & young people up to age 25 including in particular those with Special or Additional needs arising from mental, physical, behavioural or educational difficulties & residing within the County of Norfolk and Waveney area by providing counselling, care, advocacy, advice and assistance for parents and/or carers of such children -see memorandum for full details
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported an overall deficit of £24,607 for the year ended 31 March 2025, largely due to salary increases not being fully met by fee reviews. Despite this deficit, the trustees maintain that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £333,659, which exceeds its stated policy target of maintaining funds for at least six months of operations.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustee's policy is to maintain sufficient funds for the replacement of equipment and to finance operations for at least 6 months. To this purpose the General Reserve currently stands at £100,000.” — page 4
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2024)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (22/12/2021)
Trustees
- DAWN KIGHTLEY
- DIANE NOTTAGE
- Donna Derbyshire
- Kate Grey
- Linda Turner
- MS GERRY BUDWORTH
- PETER BUSSEY
- Rachel Middleton
- WENDY CONNELL
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £482k | £544k |
| 31/03/2025 | £489k | £514k |
| 31/03/2024 | £511k | £487k |
| 31/03/2023 | £457k | £502k |
| 31/03/2022 | £352k | £339k |
Common questions
Is SHINE (EAST NORFOLK) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported an overall deficit of £24,607 for the year ended 31 March 2025, largely due to salary increases not being fully met by fee reviews. Despite this deficit, the trustees maintain that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £333,659, which exceeds its stated policy target of maintaining funds for at least six months of operations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds SHINE (EAST NORFOLK)?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SHINE (EAST NORFOLK) as a grant recipient include THE WO STREET CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, SIR JULES THORN CHARITABLE TRUST, THE MARTIN LAING FOUNDATION, MILLS AND REEVE CHARITABLE TRUST, THE HILARY AWDRY CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE WO STREET CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £3k | |
| SIR JULES THORN CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £3k | Ann Rylands Small Donations |
| THE MARTIN LAING FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £2k | Children & Young People (via CAF) |
| MILLS AND REEVE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £2k | |
| THE HILARY AWDRY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £1k | |
| THE CHARLES LITTLEWOOD HILL TRUST | FY2025 | £1k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 29/07/2025 | £25k | Unrestricted Funding |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/04/2025 | £20k | Thrive Practitioner |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 01/07/2022 | £10k | Shine (East Norfolk) |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/02/2021 | £10k | Shine (East Norfolk) |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/01/2019 | £9k | Short Breaks Bursary Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/10/2016 | £1k | Shine On friends |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/10/2012 | £10k | 'Shine On' Playground |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 30/11/2005 | £454 | Employ a specialist consultant to oversee and facilitate move to new premis |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/05/2005 | £4k | Summer playscheme |