EMERGE
Provision of accommodation and help for individuals with special needs.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £40,549, resulting in unrestricted funds falling to a deficit of £191,598. The trustees acknowledge that the charity has struggled to meet contractual requirements and loan repayments following the death of Mr Phillips. However, the financial statements were prepared on a going concern basis, with the trustees expecting improved cash flow from property liquidations in the estate of Mr Phillips.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees have acknowledged that since the death of Mr Phillips, the Charity has struggled to meet its contractual requirements both in terms of loan repayments and income.” — page 3
“At the year end the charity owed £128,763 (2024: £128,763) to Acorn Care Providers Ltd, a company that one of the Trustees is a director.” — page 15
“At the year end the charity owed £8,483 (2024: £8,154) to Top Drawer Properties Ltd, a company that one of the Trustees is a director.” — page 15
“At the year end the charity owed £128,763 (2024: £128,763) to Acorn Care Providers Ltd, a company that one of the Trustees is a director.” — page 15
“At the year end the charity owed £8,483 (2024: £8,154) to Top Drawer Properties Ltd, a company that one of the Trustees is a director.” — page 15
“At the year end the charity owed £128,763 (2024: £128,763) to Acorn Care Providers Ltd, a company that one of the Trustees is a director.” — page 15
“At the year end the charity owed £8,483 (2024: £8,154) to Top Drawer Properties Ltd, a company that one of the Trustees is a director.” — page 15
“The trustees recognise that the charity has faced a number of operational and governance challenges during this period.” — page 5
Charity Commission inquiry
“On 22 July 2025, the Charity Commission opened a statutory inquiry into the charity under section 46 of the Charities Act 2011 as a result of regulatory concerns that there is or has been misconduct and/or mismanagement in the administration of the charity.”
“The inquiry will examine the following charity regulatory issues: the extent to which the trustees have acted in accordance with their legal duties, in particular the duties to ensure the charity is accountable, to act in accordance with the charity’s governing document, to manage the charity’s resources responsibly and to act in the charity’s best interests”
“the extent to which any failings or weaknesses identified in the administration of the charity are a result of misconduct and/or mismanagement by the trustees”
Trustees
- CHRISTINA LESLEY LIAS
- Melanie Norfolk
- Sharon Jeanette Limbert
- samantha christine weeks
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £379k | £419k |
| 31/03/2024 | £370k | £308k |
| 31/03/2023 | £356k | £422k |
| 31/03/2022 | £333k | £415k |
| 31/03/2021 | £237k | £324k |
Common questions
Is EMERGE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £40,549, resulting in unrestricted funds falling to a deficit of £191,598. The trustees acknowledge that the charity has struggled to meet contractual requirements and loan repayments following the death of Mr Phillips. However, the financial statements were prepared on a going concern basis, with the trustees expecting improved cash flow from property liquidations in the estate of Mr Phillips. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds EMERGE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name EMERGE as a grant recipient include EASTGATE (KENT) LTD, THE HARRY & MARY FOUNDATION, THE 29TH MAY 1961 CHARITY, THE LIZ AND TERRY BRAMALL FOUNDATION, LORD BARNBY'S FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| EASTGATE (KENT) LTD | FY2025 | £41k | Grant funding of activities |
| THE HARRY & MARY FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £24k | |
| THE 29TH MAY 1961 CHARITY | FY2022 | £15k | costs of supporting vulnerable young people in Bradford |
| THE LIZ AND TERRY BRAMALL FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £5k | |
| THE HARRY & MARY FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £5k | |
| LORD BARNBY'S FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £5k | |
| EASTGATE (KENT) LTD | FY2022 | £2k | |
| LORD BARNBY'S FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £2k | |
| THE HARRY & MARY FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £2k | |
| THE ARCHER TRUST | FY2022 | £2k |