ACTIVATE RAWMARSH
To advance life and relieve the needs of children and young people their families and people with their caring responsibilities in Rawmarsh and the surrounding areas by: Provision of recreational and leisure time activities and Providing support and activities which develop their skills, capacities and capabilities.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £17,837 for the year ended 31 August 2025, resulting in a decrease in total accumulated funds from £96,736 to £78,899. The trustees maintain a reserves policy of three to six months' expenditure, and unrestricted funds stood at £43,832, which the trustees consider adequate to continue operations. The financial statements were prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“it is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use, should be accumulated and maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure” — page 4
Trustees
- DIANE BROWNETT
- Dr Joanna Baker-Rogers
- Lindsey Meredith
- Pieternella Postill
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £83k | £101k |
| 31/08/2024 | £140k | £86k |
| 31/08/2023 | £49k | £83k |
| 31/08/2022 | £116k | £86k |
| 31/08/2021 | £74k | £76k |
Common questions
Is ACTIVATE RAWMARSH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £17,837 for the year ended 31 August 2025, resulting in a decrease in total accumulated funds from £96,736 to £78,899. The trustees maintain a reserves policy of three to six months' expenditure, and unrestricted funds stood at £43,832, which the trustees consider adequate to continue operations. The financial statements were prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds ACTIVATE RAWMARSH?
Funders whose own accounts filings name ACTIVATE RAWMARSH as a grant recipient include THE FORTE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, VOLUNTARY ACTION ROTHERHAM.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE FORTE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £8k | 44% of the salary costs for a family support charity in Rawmarsh, Rotherham. |
| VOLUNTARY ACTION ROTHERHAM | FY2025 | £5k | |
| VOLUNTARY ACTION ROTHERHAM | FY2022 | £5k | |
| VOLUNTARY ACTION ROTHERHAM | FY2023 | £5k | |
| VOLUNTARY ACTION ROTHERHAM | FY2024 | £4k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 03/09/2025 | £13k | Let's Get Walking |
| Postcode Lottery | 29/04/2024 | £25k | Unrestricted Funding |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/08/2023 | £10k | Play; Learn & Grow |
| Postcode Lottery | 27/05/2022 | £24k | Let's Help Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/05/2021 | £10k | Supporting Families |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 26/10/2016 | £9k | Supporting additional needs |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/03/2015 | £10k | Holiday Fun |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 08/11/2012 | £10k | Have a go! |