ATTEND
Registered charity 1113067 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HOSPITAL AND COMMUNITY FRIENDS · also registered in Scotland as SC039237 (OSCR)
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £18,220 for the year ended 31 March 2025, yet its unrestricted general funds remain in a deficit of £56,043. The auditors have identified a material uncertainty regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern due to these overdrawn funds. The trustees maintain that the going concern basis is appropriate based on future forecasts and secured income streams.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: £40,000 (held: £-56k)
“The Trustees aim to hold reserves equating to £40,000 (2024: £40,000) which equated to budgeted close down costs.” — page 13
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Going concern: material uncertainty disclosed
“As stated in note 1j, these events or conditions, along with other matters as set forth in note 1j, indicate that a material uncertainty exists that may cast significant doubt on the company’s ability to continue as a going concern.” — page 16
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts audited by Azets Audit Services.
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Cost of raising funds
£54k
Reported reserves equal ~0.0 months of spending — in the bottom quarter for charities its size (median 5.2 months; benchmarks).
Trustees
- Amanda Berry
- Ann Wickham
- BRIDGET FOLEY
- KENNETH REES
- LILIAN OWENS
- Matthew Swan · trustee of 6 other charities
- SIMON NEEDHAM
- Stephen Redman · trustee of 2 other charities
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Throughout England And Wales
Income and spending
Common questions
Is ATTEND financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £18,220 for the year ended 31 March 2025, yet its unrestricted general funds remain in a deficit of £56,043. The auditors have identified a material uncertainty regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern due to these overdrawn funds. The trustees maintain that the going concern basis is appropriate based on future forecasts and secured income streams. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Azets Audit Services.
Who funds ATTEND?
Funders whose own accounts filings name ATTEND as a grant recipient include THE HEADLEY TRUST, THE INLIGHT TRUST, THE PETER STEBBINGS MEMORIAL CHARITY, EDWARD HARVIST (ALSO KNOWN AS THE HARVIST ESTATE), THE SIR JAMES ROLL CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
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