THE ROAD TO RECOVERY TRUST
The Road to Recovery Trust promotes the principle of 12 step recovery for the benefit of individuals and the wider community. It was established by individuals inspired by the transformative effects of recovery in their own lives and in the lives of others, in order to use their experience to develop a full range of recovery services.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £18,651 for the year, resulting in a reduction of total funds from £63,729 to £45,078. The trustees report that the charity is a going concern with a year-end cash balance of £100,778, noting that financial strength improved significantly despite unrestricted reserves being temporarily reduced due to café refurbishment costs.
What the accounts disclose
“Charitable activities Grants 116,651”
“The Trustees aim to maintain free reserves equivalent to three months of charitable expenditure.” — page 5
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Matthew Davieschair
- Kieran Bloor
- Louise Tindill
- Mark Taylor
- Michael Hutchinson
- Syed Munawar
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £200k | £219k |
| 31/03/2024 | £219k | £189k |
| 31/03/2023 | £193k | £188k |
| 31/03/2022 | £221k | £236k |
| 31/03/2021 | £236k | £208k |
Common questions
Is THE ROAD TO RECOVERY TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £18,651 for the year, resulting in a reduction of total funds from £63,729 to £45,078. The trustees report that the charity is a going concern with a year-end cash balance of £100,778, noting that financial strength improved significantly despite unrestricted reserves being temporarily reduced due to café refurbishment costs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE ROAD TO RECOVERY TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE ROAD TO RECOVERY TRUST as a grant recipient include THE EDWARD GOSTLING FOUNDATION, THE BARBOUR FOUNDATION, THE GROCERS' CHARITY, THE ELSIE DAVIS TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE EDWARD GOSTLING FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £10k | |
| THE BARBOUR FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £5k | |
| THE GROCERS' CHARITY | FY2023 | £5k | Health |
| THE ELSIE DAVIS TRUST | FY2023 | £5k | |
| THE BARBOUR FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £5k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation North East | 25/09/2025 | £9k | Grant to The Road to Recovery Trust |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/08/2025 | £20k | Being Well |
| Community Foundation North East | 03/11/2022 | £9k | Grant to The Road to Recovery Trust |
| Community Foundation North East | 01/07/2021 | £10k | A grant to The Road to Recovery Trust |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/06/2021 | £9k | Road to Recovery Trust cook along and kitchen knowhow |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/03/2021 | £125k | Using lived experience of addiction and recovery to spread hope |
| Sport England | 02/02/2021 | £10k | TGC CF Female wellbeing and activity project |
| UK government | 11/08/2020 | £67k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 27/04/2020 | £26k | Support Helpline Addiction Services Newcastle |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/03/2020 | £10k | Recovery Plus 2 |
| Community Foundation North East | 15/10/2018 | £3k | Side by side creche facilities for parents in recovery |
| Community Foundation North East | 07/11/2016 | £1k | Towards Conference and group sessions for women in recovery |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/08/2016 | £10k | George Street Social - Aspiration in Recovery |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/04/2014 | £7k | Women in Recovery |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/12/2011 | £10k | The Road to Recovery Trust |