SUPPORT U LTD
To provide a safe place for people to discuss LGBT related issues and to offer opportunities to socialise with LGBT people. We have established our advice and support services through the drop in centre, which is integral to providing a holistic approach to supporting the needs of the Reading and surrounding area's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender communities
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £91,358 for the year, resulting in a significant decrease in total funds from £227,237 to £135,879. The trustees' report notes that funding for many paid roles ended and activities were reduced to ensure the organisation remained viable and sustainable. Despite these financial constraints, the charity maintains unrestricted reserves of £45,581, which is below its stated policy target of £80,000.
What the accounts disclose
“Finally, I would urge you to work to complete your accounts more promptly for the year ending January 2026.” — page 18
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (12/07/2023)
Trustees
- Laurence Jenkins
- Meike Imberg
- Milly Zina Moses
- Rebecca Wilde
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/01/2025 | £50k | £141k |
| 31/01/2024 | £248k | £204k |
| 31/01/2023 | £248k | £204k |
| 31/01/2022 | £238k | £169k |
| 31/01/2021 | £237k | £160k |
Common questions
Is SUPPORT U LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £91,358 for the year, resulting in a significant decrease in total funds from £227,237 to £135,879. The trustees' report notes that funding for many paid roles ended and activities were reduced to ensure the organisation remained viable and sustainable. Despite these financial constraints, the charity maintains unrestricted reserves of £45,581, which is below its stated policy target of £80,000. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 01/05/2025 | £11k | Pride in Motion |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/07/2022 | £213k | LGBT+ PoC |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/01/2020 | £950 | SU goes to Brighton! |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 08/10/2019 | £76k | "Broken Futures: finding LGBT lives affected by The Labouchere Amendment" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 08/11/2016 | £77k | "The Wolfenden Report: LGBT+ Heritage Documentary and Education Resources" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 28/03/2014 | £63k | "Hidden Voices - 2014/2015" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/06/2012 | £9k | Support U - Training U |