Light Peer Support (LTD)
Support for mothers and pregnant women and their families who are suffering with post and ante natal depression and anxiety and other perinatal mental illness. This support includes email, telephone and text support and peer support buddying in the South Yorkshire and North Derbyshire area.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held free reserves of £379,633, which is above its stated policy target of £180,000 to £200,000. Per the trustees' report, this excess allows the charity to explore time-limited projects aligned with its mission while maintaining financial stability.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees have determined that Light requires free reserves between £180,000 and £200,000.” — page 18
Trustees
- Alice Curren
- JAN CUBISON BA HONS
- Joanna McGarrigle
- SAVI ROBINSON BSC Hons
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £492k | £435k |
| 31/03/2024 | £399k | £229k |
| 30/06/2023 | £179k | £205k |
| 30/06/2022 | £201k | £128k |
| 30/06/2021 | £129k | £97k |
Common questions
Is Light Peer Support (LTD) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held free reserves of £379,633, which is above its stated policy target of £180,000 to £200,000. Per the trustees' report, this excess allows the charity to explore time-limited projects aligned with its mission while maintaining financial stability. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds Light Peer Support (LTD)?
Funders whose own accounts filings name Light Peer Support (LTD) as a grant recipient include CHURCH BURGESSES TRUST, THE J G GRAVES CHARITABLE TRUST, SHEFFIELD TOWN TRUST, THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED, MAY HEARNSHAW CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHURCH BURGESSES TRUST | FY2023 | £2k | General Charitable |
| THE J G GRAVES CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £2k | |
| SHEFFIELD TOWN TRUST | FY2025 | £2k | |
| SHEFFIELD TOWN TRUST | FY2023 | £2k | Non-recurring grant |
| THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED | FY2025 | £1k | Mental Health |
| MAY HEARNSHAW CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £1k | Relief of poverty and sickness |
| MAY HEARNSHAW CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £1k | Relief of poverty and sickness |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/09/2023 | £10k | Light Peer Support Premises |
| Postcode Lottery | 31/07/2023 | £10k | Unrestricted Funding |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/03/2019 | £10k | Through their eyes |