JIGSAW(SOUTHEAST)
Jigsaw (South East) provides services and support to children and young people who are preparing for the loss of a family member and those who have been bereaved of a family member. We operate this service in Surrey, West Sussex and surrounding areas. We can provide 1:1 support, family groups and advice to professional in health and education.We also provide training to professionals.
Objects
TO RELIEVE THE MENTAL, SPIRITUAL AND PHYSICAL DISTRESS OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE IN SURREY AND SURROUNDING AREAS WHERE A FAMILY MEMBER HAS A TERMINAL DIAGNOSIS OR TO SUPPORT CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED THE DEATH OF A CLOSE FAMILY MEMBER THROUGH ILLNESS, ACCIDENT, SUICIDE OR MURDER BY SUCH MEANS AS THE TRUSTEES IN THEIR ABSOLUTE DISCRETION THINK FIT
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a net expenditure of £32,197 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total unrestricted and restricted reserves from £159,270 to £127,073. Despite this deficit, the trustees confirmed that the charity remained within its stated reserves policy of maintaining 2-4 months of essential running costs. The accounts were prepared on a going concern basis, with the trustees expressing reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“Grants remain our principal income stream. £191,520” — page 11
“Our cost of income generation was £62,840 giving us a return of 22%.” — page 11
“Our total income for the year was £275,575 and expenditure was £307,772 meaning a requirement to use some of our reserves. However we were able to keep within our reserves policy of 2-4 months.” — page 11
“During the year ended 31 March 2025, the only related party transactions were donations made to the charity by trustees.” — page 32
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investment
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2025
- Volunteers: 25
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2024
- Volunteers: 24
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2023
- Volunteers: 24
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 08014061
Company officers (Companies House)
- DAVIES, Teresa Dolores on trustee list
- PITTMAN, Michelle on trustee list
- SMITH, Emma Judith on trustee list
- SPRINGFORD, Debbie on trustee list
- HUGHES, Cecilia, Dr on trustee list
Trustees
- Dr Cecilia Hugheschair
- DEBBIE SPRINGFORD
- Emma Judith Smith
- Michelle Pittman
- Teresa Davies
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £276k | £308k |
| 31/03/2024 | £289k | £311k |
| 31/03/2023 | £286k | £304k |
| 31/03/2022 | £323k | £310k |
| 31/03/2021 | £331k | £247k |
Common questions
Is JIGSAW(SOUTHEAST) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a net expenditure of £32,197 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total unrestricted and restricted reserves from £159,270 to £127,073. Despite this deficit, the trustees confirmed that the charity remained within its stated reserves policy of maintaining 2-4 months of essential running costs. The accounts were prepared on a going concern basis, with the trustees expressing reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds JIGSAW(SOUTHEAST)?
Funders whose own accounts filings name JIGSAW(SOUTHEAST) as a grant recipient include THE CHARLES LEWIS FOUNDATION, THE LAWSON TRUST CIO, THE BARBARA WARD CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION, FRIARSGATE TRUST, THE WILLIAM ALLEN YOUNG CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE CHARLES LEWIS FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £67k | Activity days/Social events for parents & siblings who have suffered bereavement. |
| THE LAWSON TRUST CIO | FY2024 | £20k | Other grants |
| THE BARBARA WARD CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £8k | |
| THE BARBARA WARD CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £8k | |
| THE BARBARA WARD CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £8k | |
| THE BARBARA WARD CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION | FY2021 | £5k | |
| THE LAWSON TRUST CIO | FY2023 | £5k | |
| THE BARBARA WARD CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £5k | |
| FRIARSGATE TRUST | FY2025 | £5k | Care and Welfare |
| THE LAWSON TRUST CIO | FY2025 | £4k | |
| THE WILLIAM ALLEN YOUNG CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £3k | |
| SALOMAN FOUNDATION | FY2026 | amount not stated | Support of bereaved children and young people facing the death of a loved one. |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 27/11/2024 | £20k | Supporting bereaved children and young people |
| UK government | 23/07/2020 | £9k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/03/2019 | £322k | Family Support Service |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE PRUDENCE TRUST | 1 | £310k |
| THE TAYLOR FAMILY FOUNDATION | 1 | £136k |
| CHARITY OF SIR RICHARD WHITTINGTON | 1 | £104k |
| THE GENERATIONS FOUNDATION | 1 | £71k |
| LANDAID CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £30k |
| MERTON VOLUNTARY SERVICE COUNCIL | 1 | £19k |
| THE PETER KERSHAW TRUST | 1 | £13k |
| THE ELIZABETH FRANKLAND MOORE AND STAR FOUNDATION | 1 | £6k |
Charities like this
- JIGSAW SUPPORT SCHEME
- JIGSAW YOUTH GROUP
- JIGSAW (BURY)
- JIGSAW4U LIMITED
- JIGSAW CHARITY
- JIGSAW PRE-SCHOOL (SPROUGHTON)
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JIGSAW(SOUTHEAST) | £276k | — | 0 | below | 22.8% | no doubt |
| JIGSAW SUPPORT SCHEME | £80k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| JIGSAW YOUTH GROUP | £55k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| JIGSAW (BURY) | £108k | — | 0 | below | — | noted |
| JIGSAW4U LIMITED | £1.5m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| JIGSAW CHARITY | £2.2m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |