HAM AND PETERSHAM SOS

Registered charity 1136675 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

To promote the relief of the elderly, disabled, housebound or socially isolated persons in and around Ham and Petersham, primarily but not exclusively through the provision of a transport service, shopping service and outings.

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Latest income

£55k

Latest spending

£61k

Registered

2010

Accounts read

FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity recorded a deficit of £6,177 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total net assets to £122,257. The trustees note that this deficit will impact the charity's ability to withstand potential shocks as contingency reserves reduce. However, the charity stands on a stable financial footing due to significant support from The Richmond Foundation and the Ham & Petersham Association & Amenities Group.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: Grants (56% of income)

“Grants totalling £30,809 were the principal source of income”

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Governance: The examiner noted that a previous recommendation for a set of Procedure Notes to be listed showing all the responsibilities to be taken on by the present Manager... has not yet been set up by the Organiser and Trustees.

“A previous recommendation for a set of Procedure Notes to be listed showing all the responsibilities to be taken on by the present Manager, who I realise has only recently come to HAPSOS, has not yet been set up by the Organiser and Trustees.” — page 11

“A second previous recommendation was for a detailed inventory listing all assets belonging to the centre to be set up as this would be required for insurance purposes in the event of damage, theft or fire.” — page 12

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Governance: The examiner noted that a second previous recommendation was for a detailed inventory listing all assets belonging to the centre to be set up as this would be required for insurance purposes.

“A previous recommendation for a set of Procedure Notes to be listed showing all the responsibilities to be taken on by the present Manager, who I realise has only recently come to HAPSOS, has not yet been set up by the Organiser and Trustees.” — page 11

“A second previous recommendation was for a detailed inventory listing all assets belonging to the centre to be set up as this would be required for insurance purposes in the event of damage, theft or fire.” — page 12

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Governance: The examiner noted that a safe should be obtained for the cash that is presently being kept in individual plastic bags in a filing cabinet drawer.

“A previous recommendation for a set of Procedure Notes to be listed showing all the responsibilities to be taken on by the present Manager, who I realise has only recently come to HAPSOS, has not yet been set up by the Organiser and Trustees.” — page 11

“A second previous recommendation was for a detailed inventory listing all assets belonging to the centre to be set up as this would be required for insurance purposes in the event of damage, theft or fire.” — page 12

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Governance: The examiner noted that a record of the cash held in individual bags should be maintained showing the amounts held and a record of banking undertaken thus avoiding theft.

“A previous recommendation for a set of Procedure Notes to be listed showing all the responsibilities to be taken on by the present Manager, who I realise has only recently come to HAPSOS, has not yet been set up by the Organiser and Trustees.” — page 11

“A second previous recommendation was for a detailed inventory listing all assets belonging to the centre to be set up as this would be required for insurance purposes in the event of damage, theft or fire.” — page 12

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 — Ham & Petersham SOS (matched by registered charity number).

Funders the charity credits

Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).

Richmond Parish Lands Charity — “We have a grant from Richmond Parish Lands Charity towards core costs” (source page)
Community Independent Living Service — “we are part of the Community Independent Living Service for which we receive some funding.” (source page)

Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): instagram

Register events

Received assets from another charity (15/10/2020) — per the register’s event history; asset transfers typically record mergers or reorganisations.

Trustees · trustee networks

Aiden Buckleychair
Alexandra Sasha Pearce
Christopher Lane
Kirsty Marie Phillips
Louisa jean Alice Peacock

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Richmond Upon Thames

Income and spending

Financial year end	Income	Spending
31/03/2025	£55k	£61k
31/03/2024	£58k	£61k
31/03/2023	£57k	£54k
31/03/2022	£33k	£44k
31/03/2021	£86k	£44k

Common questions

Is HAM AND PETERSHAM SOS financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity recorded a deficit of £6,177 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total net assets to £122,257. The trustees note that this deficit will impact the charity's ability to withstand potential shocks as contingency reserves reduce. However, the charity stands on a stable financial footing due to significant support from The Richmond Foundation and the Ham & Petersham Association & Amenities Group. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

Who funds HAM AND PETERSHAM SOS?

Funders whose own accounts filings name HAM AND PETERSHAM SOS as a grant recipient include Richmond Foundation.

Known funders

Grants to this charity found in funders’ own accounts filings.

Funder	Year	Amount	Purpose (as stated by the funder)
Richmond Foundation	FY2025	£20k	Core/Project Grant

Government & lottery funding

Grants to this charity published as open data by government and lottery funders (360Giving).

Funder	Date	Amount	Purpose
The National Lottery Community Fund	30/09/2015	£6k	Seniors Swimming
The National Lottery Community Fund	10/04/2012	£4k	The Ham and Petersham Tea Party
City Bridge Foundation	20/10/2011	£24k	Grant to Ham and Petersham SOS
The National Lottery Community Fund	04/03/2011	£6k	Ham Pond Restoration Project