JIGSAW SUPPORT SCHEME
Jigsaw supports vulnerable individuals to live independently. Jigsaw provides a range of support services including direct support in the home, and a range of quality of life services therapeutic activities for older, vulnerable or isolated adults.Jigsaw additionally carries out numerous poverty relief programs, and relief for those suffering from mental illness.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with unrestricted reserves of £24,607, an increase from the previous year's £15,469. The trustees report a net income of £9,138 for the period, contrasting with a net expenditure in the prior year. The charity maintains a reserves policy target of three months' running costs to manage funding instability.
What the accounts disclose
“The current amount to be held in reserves is 3 months running costs.” — page 6
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (14/05/2015)
Trustees
- Barry Answer Councillor
- Brian Wheatcroft
- Foysal Choudhury
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £80k | £71k |
| 31/03/2024 | £45k | £58k |
| 31/03/2023 | £45k | £58k |
| 31/03/2022 | £59k | £59k |
| 31/03/2021 | £74k | £48k |
Common questions
Is JIGSAW SUPPORT SCHEME financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with unrestricted reserves of £24,607, an increase from the previous year's £15,469. The trustees report a net income of £9,138 for the period, contrasting with a net expenditure in the prior year. The charity maintains a reserves policy target of three months' running costs to manage funding instability. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds JIGSAW SUPPORT SCHEME?
Funders whose own accounts filings name JIGSAW SUPPORT SCHEME as a grant recipient include THE THOMAS FARR CHARITY.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE THOMAS FARR CHARITY | FY2023 | £5k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 01/03/2024 | £493k | Jigsaw year 2 Funding 2024/25 |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 26/01/2024 | £20k | International Forum for Mansfield and Ashfield |
| UK government | 01/04/2023 | £485k | Grant ref FSF 10404421 March 02 2023 |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/10/2022 | £9k | Jigsaw Support Group Cafe |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/07/2021 | £2k | This is What Mental Health Looks Like |
| Sport England | 16/07/2020 | £2k | COVID-19 CEF |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/05/2020 | £8k | Covid 19 mental health and dementia project |