WATER LILY PROJECT
The project is working with women in their time of crisis across the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole areas. It is currently offering one-to-one support, self-development training, and group community activities to women, helping them rebuild their lives. 85% of beneficiaries are escaping abusive relationships and many have additional mental health support needs. We also run a community cafe.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with unrestricted reserves of £54,451, which is below its stated aspiration of approximately £35,000 for three months of reserves, although the trustees note they are working towards this goal. Despite a net resource outflow of £11,290 for the year due to increased expenses, the charity holds £98,302 in cash and reports adequate resources to continue in operational existence.
What the accounts disclose
“Grants received 31,000 63,842 94,842 111,713” — page 15
“Trustees agreed to set reserves as a minimum of 10% of turnover in the year 2022/23. It has been agreed that the aspiration is to eventually hold 3 months of reserves (approx. £35,000). We are currently working towards this goal. This year we have increased reserves by £2,500 to £20,000.” — page 3
Funders the charity credits
- Postcode Lottery Trust
- Peoples Health Trust
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (19/09/2024)
Trustees
- Susan Dalychair
- Aminah Boot
- COLIN BENNETT
- Janette Rosalind Crawford
- Susan Davis
- Susan Elizabeth Hill
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £146k | £157k |
| 30/09/2024 | £166k | £140k |
| 30/09/2023 | £143k | £122k |
| 30/09/2022 | £138k | £113k |
| 30/09/2021 | £87k | £109k |
Common questions
Is WATER LILY PROJECT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with unrestricted reserves of £54,451, which is below its stated aspiration of approximately £35,000 for three months of reserves, although the trustees note they are working towards this goal. Despite a net resource outflow of £11,290 for the year due to increased expenses, the charity holds £98,302 in cash and reports adequate resources to continue in operational existence. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds WATER LILY PROJECT?
Funders whose own accounts filings name WATER LILY PROJECT as a grant recipient include SMALLWOOD TRUST, DORSET COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, TALBOT VILLAGE TRUST, ST ALDHELM'S CHAPEL TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMALLWOOD TRUST | FY2021 | £43k | |
| DORSET COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £15k | Grants to institutions |
| DORSET COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £13k | Grants to institutions |
| TALBOT VILLAGE TRUST | FY2023 | £10k | |
| ST ALDHELM'S CHAPEL TRUST | FY2025 | £8k | The relief of physical and mental illness |
| ST ALDHELM'S CHAPEL TRUST | FY2024 | £8k | The advancement of education |
| ST ALDHELM'S CHAPEL TRUST | FY2023 | £8k | The relief of poverty |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/09/2025 | £20k | Activities For Life |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/04/2024 | £20k | Water Lily Project |
| Postcode Lottery | 30/06/2023 | £25k | Unrestricted Funding |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/10/2022 | £10k | Water Lily Project Waiting List |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/04/2020 | £10k | Water Lily Project Support |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/02/2019 | £38k | Chatterbox |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 12/06/2018 | £10k | Water Lily Project Training Programme |