Safer Communities Limited
Encouraging the development of crime reduction and promotion of community safety in the Tees Valley and England and Wales
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves were £565,695, with free reserves of £389,319, which the trustees consider sufficient to cover six months of running costs and contractual liabilities. The charity reported a net expenditure of £101,128 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total net assets from £680,446 to £579,318. The auditor confirmed that the financial statements give a true and fair view and that there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Reserves at this level provide 6 months running costs and sufficient funds to cover afl contractual liabilities” — page 4
“The charity engaged the services of an organisation, Razorblue Ltd, in which one of the trustees was a director until 1 April 2024. Services provided by the company to the charity amounted to £16,072 (2024 : £12,187 ) and were made under normal commercial terms.” — page 22
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Alan Timothy
- IAN HAYTON
- MICHAEL HOME
- Maria Elizabeth Laden
- Nicholas Brian Dent
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £764k | £865k |
| 31/03/2024 | £754k | £973k |
| 31/03/2023 | £1.1m | £1.1m |
| 31/03/2022 | £2.3m | £2.0m |
| 31/03/2021 | £2.3m | £2.1m |
Common questions
Is Safer Communities Limited financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves were £565,695, with free reserves of £389,319, which the trustees consider sufficient to cover six months of running costs and contractual liabilities. The charity reported a net expenditure of £101,128 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total net assets from £680,446 to £579,318. The auditor confirmed that the financial statements give a true and fair view and that there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Robson Laidler Accountants Limited.
Who funds Safer Communities Limited?
Funders whose own accounts filings name Safer Communities Limited as a grant recipient include TEES VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| TEES VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £3k | |
| TEES VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £2k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/01/2011 | £10k | Cleveland Police Cadet Camp |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 05/10/2006 | £150k | Directions for young people- Healthy Living Programme |