WEST MERCIA RAPE AND SEXUAL ABUSE SUPPORT CENTRE
Registered charity 1136677 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as HEREFORDSHIRE RAPE AND SEXUAL ABUSE SUPPORT CENTRE, WORCESTERSHIRE RAPE AND SEXUAL ABUSE SUPPORT CENTRE, WRSASC
A free, confidential, non-judgemental support service for anyone who has experienced any form of rape or sexual abuse at any time in their lives. We currently provide face to face counselling and advice and support for partners/supporters of survivors. We also provide a range of Professional Development Training for both agencies and individuals.
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported an excess of expenditure over income of £24,883 for the year ended 31 March 2025. The trustees note that unrestricted funds are below the preferred level set by their reserves policy, although total reserves remain adequate to fulfill obligations.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy (held: £1.1m; policy: four months’ expenditure)
“Unrestricted funds at £1,073,560 (2024: £1,076,972) are below the preferred level as set out by the reserves policy.” — page 38
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Company secretarial services provided by Kendall Wadley LLP, of which Trustee Elizabeth Needham is a partner. Amount: £120.
“During the year company secretarial services were provided by Kendall Wadley LLP of which Elizabeth Needham a Trustee is a partner. These amounted to £120 (2024: £13). Year end creditor due to Kendall Wadley of £Nil (2024: £Nil).” — page 56
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts audited by Thomas and Young Limited. Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — West Mercia Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre (matched by registered charity number).
Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): instagram
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Reported reserves equal ~3.7 months of spending — below the median for charities its size (median 4.8 months; benchmarks).
Per its annual return, largest income source: Charitable activities (99% 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: 0.0% of total income — below the median for charities its size (5.2%) (benchmarks).
- Dr Lynn Marie Pazzani
- ELIZABETH NEEDHAM
- Imogen Joy Shields
- Joyce Griffiths
- Lauren Nash
- Veena Allison
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Herefordshire · Worcestershire
Income and spending
Common questions
Is WEST MERCIA RAPE AND SEXUAL ABUSE SUPPORT CENTRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported an excess of expenditure over income of £24,883 for the year ended 31 March 2025. The trustees note that unrestricted funds are below the preferred level set by their reserves policy, although total reserves remain adequate to fulfill obligations. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Thomas and Young Limited.
Who funds WEST MERCIA RAPE AND SEXUAL ABUSE SUPPORT CENTRE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name WEST MERCIA RAPE AND SEXUAL ABUSE SUPPORT CENTRE as a grant recipient include WILLIAM ADLINGTON CADBURY CHARITABLE TRUST.
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