TRAUMA FOUNDATION SOUTH WEST
provision of counselling and psychotherapy to anyone who suffers traumatically from torture, oppression and war. We also hope to educate the public about the impact/effect on mental health when people are exposed to political violence.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £119,385, which is above the charity's stated policy target of £68,171 (equivalent to six months' expenditure). The charity reported a net expenditure of £7,100 for the year, funded by its reserves, with no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Our expenditure relating to raising funds was only £7,421 this year, representing only 6% of overall income raised.” — page 7
“The policy in 2024-2025 was to hold financial reserves equivalent to 6 months’ expenditure, which amounts to £68,171.”
Trustees
- Erin Caseleychair
- Dr Elizabeth Mary Murphy
- Dr JUDY RYDE
- Eleanor Alison Palmer
- Giulia Teresa Tranchina
- Hannah Sophia Wedderkopp
- Lisa Ballam
- MIRIAM Hannah Carrie NYE
- SARAH FAIRBAIRNS
- Sayedeh Elham Mousavian Ghahferokhi
- Victor Ofori Asante
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 28/02/2026 | £213k | £134k |
| 28/02/2025 | £129k | £136k |
| 29/02/2024 | £156k | £115k |
| 28/02/2023 | £114k | £103k |
| 28/02/2022 | £84k | £77k |
Common questions
Is TRAUMA FOUNDATION SOUTH WEST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £119,385, which is above the charity's stated policy target of £68,171 (equivalent to six months' expenditure). The charity reported a net expenditure of £7,100 for the year, funded by its reserves, with no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds TRAUMA FOUNDATION SOUTH WEST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name TRAUMA FOUNDATION SOUTH WEST as a grant recipient include THE HILDEN CHARITABLE FUND, THE OAKDALE TRUST, LADY BALOGH'S PSYCHOTHERAPY TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE HILDEN CHARITABLE FUND | FY2025 | £10k | |
| THE OAKDALE TRUST | FY2024 | £1k | |
| LADY BALOGH'S PSYCHOTHERAPY TRUST | FY2023 | — | Donation for supervision and training |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 26/09/2025 | £19k | Refugee Trauma Therapy Provision for the South West England |
| Postcode Lottery | 30/09/2024 | £10k | Unrestricted Funding |