SPOTLIGHT UK
TO ADVANCE IN LIFE AND RELIEVE THE NEEDS OF YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULTS THROUGH:THE PROVISION OF RECREATIONAL AND LEISURE TIME ACTIVITIES PROVIDED IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE, DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE.PROVIDING SUPPORT AND ACTIVITIES WHICH DEVELOP THEIR SKILLS, CAPACITIES AND CAPABILITIES TO ENABLE THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN SOCIETY AS MATURE AND RESPONSIBLE INDIVIDUALS
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a net decrease in funds of £18,673, resulting in total unrestricted and designated reserves of £6,503. The trustees' report indicates that reserves were depleted during the pandemic and are currently below the stated policy target of maintaining reserves between 80% and 100% of forecast quarterly spend. The trustees intend to rebuild reserves to three months of overheads by raising additional funds and minimizing ongoing overheads.
What the accounts disclose
“The Charity will aim to maintain total Unrestricted and Designated Reserves at between 80% and 100% of the forecast spend for the current quarter.” — page 8
Funders the charity credits
- Wates Construction
- Festival Place
- Hozah Parking
- Not Just Travel
- WebDynamix
- BNI
- Tesco
- Rotary International
- Lions International
- AFPS
- Youngstone Financial Services
- Merlin's Magic Wand
- Basingstoke ITEC
- Cloud Pursuit
- The Barkery Natural Treat Store
Trustees
- MICHAELA RILEYchair
- JAMES RILEY
- Michael Jones
- Tricia Turner
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £228k | £247k |
| 31/03/2024 | £194k | £174k |
| 31/03/2023 | £236k | £233k |
| 31/03/2022 | £250k | £262k |
| 31/03/2021 | £351k | £325k |
Common questions
Is SPOTLIGHT UK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a net decrease in funds of £18,673, resulting in total unrestricted and designated reserves of £6,503. The trustees' report indicates that reserves were depleted during the pandemic and are currently below the stated policy target of maintaining reserves between 80% and 100% of forecast quarterly spend. The trustees intend to rebuild reserves to three months of overheads by raising additional funds and minimizing ongoing overheads. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds SPOTLIGHT UK?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SPOTLIGHT UK as a grant recipient include ZURICH COMMUNITY TRUST (UK) LIMITED, JOHNNIE JOHNSON TRUST, THE EARLEY CHARITY, CHAPMAN CHARITABLE TRUST, WOKINGHAM LIONS CLUB (CIO).
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZURICH COMMUNITY TRUST (UK) LIMITED | FY2022 | £36k | Local Partnership |
| JOHNNIE JOHNSON TRUST | FY2022 | £8k | |
| JOHNNIE JOHNSON TRUST | FY2023 | £5k | |
| THE EARLEY CHARITY | FY2021 | £4k | |
| CHAPMAN CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £1k | |
| WOKINGHAM LIONS CLUB (CIO) | FY2025 | £500 | |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BURGHFIELD ST MARY THE VIRGIN | FY2025 | £400 | Education |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/04/2025 | £16k | Reaching out |
| UK government | 01/04/2022 | £4k | 043 SPOTLIGHT UK GRANT NUMBER 2 |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 08/10/2021 | £10k | Family Support Service Basingstoke |
| UK government | 01/04/2021 | £5k | 004 Spotlight West Berkshire |
| UK government | 01/04/2021 | £17k | 043 Spotlight UK grant number 2 |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 26/05/2020 | £33k | Spotlight Food Parcels for Covid 19 |
| UK government | 01/04/2020 | £10k | FSF Partnership SPOTLIGHT UK |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/09/2016 | £10k | Youth Mentoring Scheme |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 02/09/2010 | £10k | Peace of Mind Care Community Project |