THE LIVING WELL
To advance the Christian religion by providing its ministry of wholeness and healing to all, from a base within Canterbury Diocese.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net operational loss of £19.0k for the year ended 31 December 2024, following a restated loss of £24.9k in 2023. Despite this operational deficit, total assets increased by £2.1k due to unrestricted grant income and investment gains, with unrestricted reserves held at £225,173.28. The trustees note that the charity is principally funded by individual donations and grants, and that its reach continues to grow.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trust has adopted a policy of keeping around 6 weeks expenditure in immediately available funds and investing surplus funds in short term investments.” — page 4
“The former vicarage however is owned by the diocese with The Living Well holding an agreed equity share in the property. The external upkeep of the property is the diocesan responsibility whilst the interior is the responsibility of The Living Well.”
“We were greatly blessed to receive significant grants from the Dorothy Kerin (Burrswood) Trust. These amounted to £27.8k and relate to the 2 financial years of that trust – 2023/24 and 2024/25.” — page 5
“The former vicarage however is owned by the diocese with The Living Well holding an agreed equity share in the property. The external upkeep of the property is the diocesan responsibility whilst the interior is the responsibility of The Living Well.”
“We were greatly blessed to receive significant grants from the Dorothy Kerin (Burrswood) Trust. These amounted to £27.8k and relate to the 2 financial years of that trust – 2023/24 and 2024/25.” — page 5
Trustees
- Sally Jane Leeschair
- Dr QUENTIN LEONARD ROPER
- Paul Willett BSc
- Peter Douglas Ingrams
- Rev Estella Ruth Last
- Rev Stefan Carl Thomas
- Rev Stephen Hunter Lillicrap Dr Canon
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £39k | £73k |
| 31/12/2024 | £72k | £72k |
| 31/12/2023 | £49k | £87k |
| 31/12/2022 | £52k | £76k |
| 31/12/2021 | £24k | £59k |
Common questions
Is THE LIVING WELL financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net operational loss of £19.0k for the year ended 31 December 2024, following a restated loss of £24.9k in 2023. Despite this operational deficit, total assets increased by £2.1k due to unrestricted grant income and investment gains, with unrestricted reserves held at £225,173.28. The trustees note that the charity is principally funded by individual donations and grants, and that its reach continues to grow. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE LIVING WELL?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE LIVING WELL as a grant recipient include THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST EDEN PARK, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PAUL'S BECKENHAM.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST EDEN PARK | FY2024 | £5k | Missionary & Charitable Gifts |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST EDEN PARK | FY2024 | £425 | Restricted Sundry Donations |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PAUL'S BECKENHAM | FY2021 | £398 | |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST EDEN PARK | FY2021 | £376 | Missionary & Charitable Giving |