RECOOP
The charity promotes the care, resettlement and rehabilitation of offenders and ex-offenders, in particular those over the age of 50, through the provision of support services, advocacy, financial advice and mentoring. It aims to enable them to take control of their lives and remain free from offending and prevent them from being socially excluded.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £27,422 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total unrestricted funds of £373,961. The trustees consider the charity to be a going concern, noting that 75% of income comes from long-term contracts and that reserves are monitored against a target of three months' operating costs.
What the accounts disclose
“Good practice suggests that we should retain a minimum of three months operating costs. With our growing staff team this equates to £175k.” — page 6
“During the year, BCHA charged RECOOP £71,050 (2024: £71,615) in respect of goods and services and management charges. There was a net £13,195 (2024: £101,099) owed by BCHA to RECOOP as at 31 March 2025.” — page 22
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 07381550
Company officers (Companies House)
- LAW, Andrea on trustee list
- BIGGIN, John on trustee list
- MILLER, Jessica on trustee list
- SMITH, Stephen John on trustee list
- STEVENS, Asa John on trustee list
- JONES, Peter on trustee list
- MOTAMED, Robert Philip Nasser on trustee list
- CODD, Helen Louise, Professor on trustee list
- PHILLIPS, Dylan Gwynne Leyshon, Dr on trustee list
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Andrea Law
- Asa Stevens
- Dylan Phillips
- Jazz Singh
- Jessica Miller
- John Biggin
- Peter Jones
- Prof Helen Codd
- Robert Motamed
- Stephen Smith
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £719k | £747k |
| 31/03/2024 | £663k | £592k |
| 31/03/2023 | £467k | £479k |
| 31/03/2022 | £514k | £471k |
| 31/03/2021 | £408k | £369k |
Common questions
Is RECOOP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £27,422 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total unrestricted funds of £373,961. The trustees consider the charity to be a going concern, noting that 75% of income comes from long-term contracts and that reserves are monitored against a target of three months' operating costs. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Crowe U.K. LLP.
Who funds RECOOP?
Funders whose own accounts filings name RECOOP as a grant recipient include THE TRIANGLE TRUST 1949 FUND, THE VALENTINE CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE TRIANGLE TRUST 1949 FUND | FY2022 | £24k | Rehabilitation |
| THE VALENTINE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £5k | |
| THE VALENTINE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £5k | |
| THE VALENTINE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £4k | |
| THE TRIANGLE TRUST 1949 FUND | FY2025 | £0 | Young People with Criminal Convictions |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/04/2012 | £131k | Personal Plans and Peer Support for Older Prisoners at HMP Leyhill |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 02/12/2010 | £9k | RECOOP Launch for clients, stakeholders and the community |