TRAUMA RECOVERY CENTRE
The Trauma Recovery Centre (TRC) exists to facilitate the creative and purposeful recovery of children facing challenge and crisis. The charity provides therapy and counselling to children and their carers who are facing trauma and extreme challenges; and training in the recovery from trauma and abuse to charities and organisations working with children and adults.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a net expenditure of £21,103 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £104,180 to £83,077. Despite the deficit, the trustees state there are no material concerns regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. The organization holds unrestricted reserves of £24,098, which exceeds its stated minimum policy target of £15,000.
What the accounts disclose
“the TRC’s board of trustees have agreed to aim to keep a minimum of £15,000 of financial reserves as unrestricted funds.”
“Payments in the year totalling £21,120 for staff and volunteer training and consulting, were paid to Betsy de Thierry Ltd, a limited company of which Mrs Elizabeth de Thierry is a director.” — page 25
“Rental payments for the use of Freedom House, totalling £16,000, were paid to Sound Church Ltd, a charity of which Mrs Elizabeth de Thierry is a trustee.” — page 25
“Payments in the year totalling £21,120 for staff and volunteer training and consulting, were paid to Betsy de Thierry Ltd, a limited company of which Mrs Elizabeth de Thierry is a director.” — page 25
“Rental payments for the use of Freedom House, totalling £16,000, were paid to Sound Church Ltd, a charity of which Mrs Elizabeth de Thierry is a trustee.” — page 25
Trustees
- Elizabeth de Thierrychair
- Dr Laura Carolyn Aruparayil
- Kathleen Tracy Bassett
- MRS MARY PATTERSON
- Nicholas James Gardner
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £274k | £295k |
| 31/03/2024 | £283k | £211k |
| 31/03/2023 | £159k | £146k |
| 31/03/2022 | £104k | £155k |
| 31/03/2021 | £199k | £161k |
Common questions
Is TRAUMA RECOVERY CENTRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a net expenditure of £21,103 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £104,180 to £83,077. Despite the deficit, the trustees state there are no material concerns regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. The organization holds unrestricted reserves of £24,098, which exceeds its stated minimum policy target of £15,000. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds TRAUMA RECOVERY CENTRE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name TRAUMA RECOVERY CENTRE as a grant recipient include Sound Church, THE FORTE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, THE BARBARA WARD CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION, THE DE BRYE CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sound Church | FY2024 | £62k | |
| THE FORTE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £32k | 10% of running costs over 3-years to provide counselling to children and families affected by severe trauma in Bath. |
| Sound Church | FY2023 | £10k | |
| THE BARBARA WARD CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £8k | |
| THE DE BRYE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £3k | |
| Sound Church | FY2022 | £2k | |
| Sound Church | FY2025 | £420 | Advancement of Christian faith |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 01/08/2023 | £174k | Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Fund |
| UK government | 15/09/2022 | £114k | Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/05/2014 | £10k | TRC Playground. |