SUE LAMBERT TRUST
Registered charity 1120957 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as SEXUAL VIOLENCE ALLIANCE (SEVA)
Counselling and support services for survivors of childhood sexual abuse, rape or sexual violence.
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a significant deficit of £536,188 due to the cessation of a major funding stream, resulting in unrestricted reserves falling to £467,908. The trustees report that reserves are below the stated policy target of £241,778, noting that free reserves totalled £233,861 which represents 97% of the target. Despite the deficit, the trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern, citing mitigating actions and a pending multi-year contract with a statutory funder.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Largest income source: Norfolk Police and Crime Commissioner and the Ministry of Justice (76% of income)
“During the period, the charity raised £725,262 with 76% of income coming from the Norfolk Police and Crime Commissioner and the Ministry of Justice” — page 8
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy (held: £468k)
“At the end of year free reserves totalled £233,861 and represents 97% of the target.” — page 8
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.
Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Sue Lambert Trust (matched by registered charity number).
Public-sector contracts awarded
From the official Contracts Finder and Find a Tender notices (supplier matched by exact registered name). Contract income is distinct from grants.
Property (HM Land Registry)
3 registered titles in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (1 freehold). All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook · instagram
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Cost of raising funds
£67k
Reported reserves equal ~2.3 months of spending — in the bottom quarter for charities its size (median 5.2 months; benchmarks).
Per its annual return, largest income source: Charitable activities (93% of income) — components as reported reconcile to the return’s total income; not from the accounts narrative.
Per its annual return, cost of raising funds: 9.2% of total income — above the median for charities its size (4.9%) (benchmarks).
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (28/10/2021) — per the register’s event history; asset transfers typically record mergers or reorganisations.
- Amanda Marie Soanes
- Amy Brooke
- Donna Louise Bishop
- Jade Brown
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Norfolk
Income and spending
Common questions
Is SUE LAMBERT TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a significant deficit of £536,188 due to the cessation of a major funding stream, resulting in unrestricted reserves falling to £467,908. The trustees report that reserves are below the stated policy target of £241,778, noting that free reserves totalled £233,861 which represents 97% of the target. Despite the deficit, the trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern, citing mitigating actions and a pending multi-year contract with a statutory funder. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds SUE LAMBERT TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SUE LAMBERT TRUST as a grant recipient include THE BROMLEY TRUST, NORWICH CONSOLIDATED CHARITIES, HOPESTEAD, THE ELLERDALE TRUST, LILIAN FRANCES HIND BEQUEST (TRUSTEES OF LADY HIND).
Known funders
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