STAY SAFE EAST
Stay Safe East is a user-led organisation providing advocacy and support to Deaf and disabled victims or survivors of hate crime and harassment, domestic and sexual violence, carer abuse and other human rights abuses in East London and across London. We work for change across London and nationally to ensure that disabled people get equal access to justice. We provide training and consultancy.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a deficit of £56,324, resulting in a decrease in total reserves from £407,053 to £350,729. Despite the deficit, the trustees report that the organisation is in a sound financial position and satisfied that it is a going concern, with unrestricted funds of £76,823 and designated funds of £82,939 for running costs.
What the accounts disclose
“Of the £350,729 carried forwards, £82,939 is designated as three months running costs/winding down costs, as recommended by CIPFA and the Charity Commission.” — page 17
Funders the charity credits
- Three Guineas Trust
- Trust for London
- London Community Response Fund
- the Mayor’s office for Policing and Crime
- the Home Office
- The Ministry of Justice
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Alex Irvingchair
- Alexandra Delameilleure
- Bennett Obong
- Isabel Cristina Ros Lopez
- Jane Lesley Jutsum
- Kirsten Hearn
- Parimal Lokhande
- SAVITRI MAITREYI MARIA HENSMAN
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £763k | £820k |
| 31/03/2024 | £625k | £641k |
| 31/03/2023 | £749k | £555k |
| 31/03/2022 | £544k | £504k |
| 31/03/2021 | £478k | £414k |
Common questions
Is STAY SAFE EAST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a deficit of £56,324, resulting in a decrease in total reserves from £407,053 to £350,729. Despite the deficit, the trustees report that the organisation is in a sound financial position and satisfied that it is a going concern, with unrestricted funds of £76,823 and designated funds of £82,939 for running costs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds STAY SAFE EAST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name STAY SAFE EAST as a grant recipient include THE THREE GUINEAS TRUST, TRUST FOR LONDON.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE THREE GUINEAS TRUST | FY2025 | £195k | Core costs and support and advocacy for Disabled people subject to violence in the community or at home. |
| THE THREE GUINEAS TRUST | FY2023 | £149k | Towards core costs, including towards the salaries of the Chief Executive and Operations Manager. To help with the effects of the rise in cost of living on the |
| TRUST FOR LONDON | FY2024 | £134k | Improving social security |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/01/2025 | £229k | Propel: Explore Expand |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/03/2023 | £50k | Propel- Building A Strong Network of Disabled Volunteers |
| City Bridge Foundation | 27/07/2017 | £104k | Grant to Stay Safe East |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/06/2016 | £8k | Waltham Forest and Newham Staying Safe project |