COLOSTOMY UK
Supports people pre and post colostomy operation and their families and carers. Produces a range of literature, including a quarterly magazine. Operates a 24 / 7 Helpline. 90+ contact volunteers across country.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The charity reported a net expenditure of £204,396 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total net assets from £639,061 to £434,665. The trustees maintain a reserves policy target of 3-6 months of operating costs, against which free unrestricted reserves of £105,452 are held. The accounts state that adequate resources continue to be available to fund activities for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“maintain reserves at a level to meet the organisation's charitable responsibilities and operating costs for 3-6 months”
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (20/09/2024)
- Received assets from another charity (19/02/2016)
Trustees
- Catherine Hunt
- Emma Louise Parker
- Giorgia Callaghan
- Jonathan Russell
- Matthew John Pollitt
- Stephen John Scoffield
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £598k | £802k |
| 31/12/2023 | £733k | £682k |
| 31/12/2022 | £649k | £570k |
| 31/12/2021 | £572k | £493k |
| 31/12/2020 | £497k | £482k |
Common questions
Is COLOSTOMY UK financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The charity reported a net expenditure of £204,396 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total net assets from £639,061 to £434,665. The trustees maintain a reserves policy target of 3-6 months of operating costs, against which free unrestricted reserves of £105,452 are held. The accounts state that adequate resources continue to be available to fund activities for the foreseeable future. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds COLOSTOMY UK?
Funders whose own accounts filings name COLOSTOMY UK as a grant recipient include THE DAVID FAMILY FOUNDATION, SCHRODER CHARITY TRUST, SANDRA CHARITABLE TRUST, FRAZER TRUST, COLEFAX CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/07/2025 | £20k | Active Ostomates |
| Sport England | 25/10/2024 | £14k | Team Colostomy UK Wheelchair Rugby League |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/05/2021 | £9k | Get out and Active |
| UK government | 07/09/2020 | £5k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| Sport England | 19/10/2015 | £4k | Active Ostomates |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 02/09/2015 | £9k | Caring for Colostomates |