TOTNES CARING LTD
Our aim is to offer help and assistance to elderly, disabled and vulnerable people of the 2 Doctors surgeries in Totnes and surrounding parishes to enable them to live in their own homes and receive a level of support which will help them remain independent and not be isolated from the community.We provide services such health related transport, befriending, shopping, home help and form filling.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £105,519 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £507,559 to £402,040. The trustees note that the balance held in the reserves fund at 31 March 2025 is equal to the target figure of three months' running costs. The charity relies heavily on fundraising and donations, noting that raising funds has been particularly challenging due to a tough economic scene.
What the accounts disclose
“We received an income of £4,086 and expenditure of £4,363.” — page 10
“The trustees examined the charity’s requirements and determined that the minimum reserve should be three months running costs.” — page 12
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Emma Foremanchair
- DR James Charles Elliott Cooper
- Debra Westlake
- Dr Richard Frank Hawker
- Ian Franklin
- Miles Kevin
- Stephen Richard Teague
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £532k | £638k |
| 31/03/2024 | £594k | £606k |
| 31/03/2023 | £834k | £636k |
| 31/03/2022 | £464k | £478k |
| 31/03/2021 | £501k | £482k |
Common questions
Is TOTNES CARING LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £105,519 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £507,559 to £402,040. The trustees note that the balance held in the reserves fund at 31 March 2025 is equal to the target figure of three months' running costs. The charity relies heavily on fundraising and donations, noting that raising funds has been particularly challenging due to a tough economic scene. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds TOTNES CARING LTD?
Funders whose own accounts filings name TOTNES CARING LTD as a grant recipient include WHEELER MILL FOUNDATION, THE CLARE MILNE TRUST, MISSES BARRIE CHARITABLE TRUST, THE GROCERS' CHARITY, THE INMAN CHARITY.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| WHEELER MILL FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £59k | |
| THE CLARE MILNE TRUST | FY2022 | £15k | |
| THE CLARE MILNE TRUST | FY2025 | £10k | |
| MISSES BARRIE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2026 | £3k | |
| THE GROCERS' CHARITY | FY2023 | £3k | Elderly |
| MISSES BARRIE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £3k | |
| THE INMAN CHARITY | FY2024 | £3k | Social - Older People and Social Welfare |
| THE ELMGRANT TRUST | FY2022 | £2k | |
| TOTNES AND DISTRICT SHOW SOCIETY | FY2022 | £500 | |
| TOTNES AND DISTRICT SHOW SOCIETY | FY2025 | £300 | |
| TOTNES AND DISTRICT SHOW SOCIETY | FY2023 | £250 | |
| TOTNES AND DISTRICT SHOW SOCIETY | FY2024 | £250 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 05/08/2024 | £795 | Musical chair exercise for those living with dementia |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/07/2024 | £18k | Support for the unpaid carers of those living with dementia |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/10/2022 | £10k | Supporting Volunteers to Support Community |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/03/2021 | £9k | Totnes Caring lunch club and delivery service |
| UK government | 02/09/2020 | £41k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/05/2019 | £10k | Totnes Caring Dementia Support |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/02/2019 | £61k | Stepping Stones |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 27/09/2018 | £48k | Totnes Caring Network (Development Grant) |