REUBENS RETREAT LTD
Reuben's Retreat will be a home-from-home for families coping with the serious illness of a child, providing respite breaks and the chance to build happy memories. We already provide support, counselling and well-being for children and young people with a life-limiting or life-threatening illness (medical complexities) and their parents and siblings, and for families bereaved of a precious child.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds total £2,299,659, which the trustees designate to cover between three and six months of operational costs, meeting their stated reserves policy. The charity reported a net income surplus of £577,317 for the year, with total funds carried forward increasing to £4,249,617. The auditors confirmed that the financial statements are 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 maintained level equivalent to between three and six months expenditure.” — page 26
“During the year fees totalling £nil (2024: £1,000) were paid to David Robinson, a trustee of the charity, for professional services provided before he was appointed a trustee in March 2024.” — page 46
Funders the charity credits
- Building Projects Group
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/11/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (11/12/2024)
- Received assets from another charity (17/06/2024)
Trustees
- ADAM PHILIP MOSS BA CGMA
- Elizabeth Hale
- Naomi Regan
- Richard Ian Bradley
- Tom Exell
- Tracy Ann Brooks
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/11/2025 | £1.2m | £626k |
| 30/11/2024 | £825k | £512k |
| 30/11/2023 | £651k | £443k |
| 30/11/2022 | £807k | £392k |
| 30/11/2021 | £661k | £385k |
Common questions
Is REUBENS RETREAT LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds total £2,299,659, which the trustees designate to cover between three and six months of operational costs, meeting their stated reserves policy. The charity reported a net income surplus of £577,317 for the year, with total funds carried forward increasing to £4,249,617. The auditors confirmed that the financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Ascendis Audit Limited.
Who funds REUBENS RETREAT LTD?
Funders whose own accounts filings name REUBENS RETREAT LTD as a grant recipient include LORD BARNBY'S FOUNDATION, THE EQUILIBRIUM FOUNDATION, CRH CHARITABLE TRUST, HAYS TRAVEL FOUNDATION, THE WO STREET CHARITABLE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| LORD BARNBY'S FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £10k | |
| THE EQUILIBRIUM FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £8k | Mount Kilimanjaro fundraising |
| CRH CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £4k | |
| CRH CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £4k | |
| HAYS TRAVEL FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £2k | |
| THE WO STREET CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £2k | |
| THE DWF FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £1k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 23/12/2024 | £75k | Millionaire Street 2024 11w4 Year 1 |
| Postcode Lottery | 30/11/2024 | £25k | Millionaire Street 2024 11w4 Year 2 |
| UK government | 18/03/2024 | £2k | ALB-Sport England-Hydrotherapy Swims |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/06/2021 | £8k | Project Splash |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/05/2020 | £10k | Home Stay Safe |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/05/2018 | £10k | Hoists for improved accessibility |