JOSS SEARCHLIGHT
To relieve the needs of children suffering from brain cancer & their families through the provision of a co-ordinated support service including but not by way of limitation by offering practical & emotional support for families affected by a child's terminal diagnosis. We are dedicated to the funding of scientific & clinical research into devastating brain cancers, improved diagnostics & care.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds free reserves of £43,374, which is below its stated policy target of six months of expenditure. The trustees report being unconcerned by this level, citing plans to commit substantial funds to clinical trials and awareness campaigns, and noting the charity's dependence on its own fundraising efforts.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity received total income of £180,480 the cost of raising funds was £65,869 (including Professional, Consultancy fees & VAT)” — page 12
“The policy is to ensure free reserves for 6 months of expenditure.” — page 12
“During the financial year the amount of consultancy fees paid (via the company Absolute Works Ltd of which D Parkes is a Director) was £65,603 inclusive of VAT.” — page 25
“During the financial year the amount of consultancy fees paid (via the company Absolute Works Ltd of which D Parkes is a Director) was £65,603 inclusive of VAT. (2023/24 £38,746 inclusive of VAT). Note: the charity occupies a large 2 storey building owned by two of the directors rent free. The Board of Directors consider it reasonable to reimburse the Directors for a portion of the electricity and heating, internet and telephone/helpline costs that they have paid personally.” — page 25
Trustees
- DIANNE LAURA PARKES
- JOANNA LEWINGTON
- MICHELLE ZANITA JEAN SHERIDAN
- NIGEL MANDRE PARKES
- Tina Elder
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £180k | £178k |
| 31/03/2024 | £118k | £125k |
| 31/03/2023 | £111k | £130k |
| 31/03/2022 | £110k | £60k |
| 31/03/2021 | £102k | £51k |
Common questions
Is JOSS SEARCHLIGHT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds free reserves of £43,374, which is below its stated policy target of six months of expenditure. The trustees report being unconcerned by this level, citing plans to commit substantial funds to clinical trials and awareness campaigns, and noting the charity's dependence on its own fundraising efforts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds JOSS SEARCHLIGHT?
Funders whose own accounts filings name JOSS SEARCHLIGHT as a grant recipient include DUCHY HEALTH CHARITY LIMITED, THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED, THE GEOFF & FIONA SQUIRE FOUNDATION, DUCHY OF LANCASTER BENEVOLENT FUND, THE SIR BERNARD & LADY SCHREIER FOUNDATION.
Known funders
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 06/02/2025 | £10k | Help to cope with child cancer anxieties via play therapy |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/11/2024 | £10k | WALES COL - Unmet needs of Welsh families affected by child cancer |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/08/2023 | £10k | Childhood cancer and the cost of living crisis |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/07/2022 | £10k | Online Children's Cancer Art Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/03/2021 | £10k | The impact of cancer on self esteem |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/07/2019 | £10k | Celebration of Light |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/06/2018 | £10k | Witney Wonderland (a community arts project) |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/03/2017 | £10k | R.O.C.K (Reaching Out to Cancer Kids) |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/11/2015 | £10k | Childhood Cancer: the emotional and social impact in School |