SIGNPOSTS (STAFFORD) LIMITED
The charity operates a range of services to support clients that are experiencing the effects of disadvantage and isolation. These services are run from buildings around Staffordshire, and Signposts Services also runs building(s) for such services.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net outgoing of resources of £14,208 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £120,047 to £105,839. Per the trustees' report, the charity maintains a reserve policy to hold funds equivalent to a minimum of three months' expenditure, with unrestricted reserves standing at £59,590. The financial statements were compiled by accountants Wynniatt-Husey Limited on an unaudited basis due to the company's exemption from audit.
What the accounts disclose
“Project: National Lottery (Sept 21) 50,000” — page 8
“It is the charity's policy to maintain funds equivalent to a minimum of three month expenditure to provide security of operation should grant funding be delayed or deferred for any reason.” — page 3
Trustees
- Dianne CORSONchair
- Andrew Gray
- Grace Marshall
- John Marshall
- Linda Smith
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £102k | £117k |
| 31/03/2024 | £97k | £107k |
| 31/03/2023 | £110k | £98k |
| 31/03/2022 | £83k | £93k |
| 31/03/2021 | £166k | £129k |
Common questions
Is SIGNPOSTS (STAFFORD) LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net outgoing of resources of £14,208 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £120,047 to £105,839. Per the trustees' report, the charity maintains a reserve policy to hold funds equivalent to a minimum of three months' expenditure, with unrestricted reserves standing at £59,590. The financial statements were compiled by accountants Wynniatt-Husey Limited on an unaudited basis due to the company's exemption from audit. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds SIGNPOSTS (STAFFORD) LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SIGNPOSTS (STAFFORD) LIMITED as a grant recipient include BEDFORDSHIRE AND LUTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, STAFFORDSHIRE COUNCIL OF VOLUNTARY YOUTH SERVICES.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEDFORDSHIRE AND LUTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £4k | Luton Citizens Fund |
| STAFFORDSHIRE COUNCIL OF VOLUNTARY YOUTH SERVICES | FY2023 | £500 | 40th Anniversary Grant |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 27/06/2024 | £19k | Food Procurement Officer |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/12/2022 | £9k | Signposts Services |
| UK government | 01/01/2019 | £3k | Tampon Tax Community Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/06/2016 | £6k | Operation Refurb |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/06/2015 | £370k | The Cafe, Client Liaison and Agency project in Stafford. |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 12/11/2008 | £206k | The Signpost Centre |