CHICHESTER CITY CENTRE DROP-IN
Chichester City Centre Drop-In provides a safe after school drop-in centre at the Chichester Cathedral Bell Tower for secondary school pupils. It is open at the end of each school day throughout the year.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a net income of £12,786, bringing total unrestricted funds to £58,313. The trustees report that reserves were replenished to the required level of six months' operating costs following a period of shortfall earlier in the year. The charity operates on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified by the independent examiner.
What the accounts disclose
“No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.” — page 13
“Income received also included generous support from individuals, trusts, churches and public authorities. This resulted in donations and grants totalling £90,263 against a cost outlay of £12,621.”
“the Charity's policy is to hold reserves equal to six month's operating costs but not less than three months.” — page 5
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (26/09/2024)
Trustees
- Elspeth Barron
- Hermione Elizabeth Garner
- Jonathan Satherley
- Nicky McIntyre
- Robert Armstrong
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £91k | £78k |
| 31/07/2024 | £78k | £85k |
| 31/07/2023 | £68k | £69k |
| 31/07/2022 | £78k | £59k |
| 31/07/2021 | £49k | £45k |
Common questions
Is CHICHESTER CITY CENTRE DROP-IN financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a net income of £12,786, bringing total unrestricted funds to £58,313. The trustees report that reserves were replenished to the required level of six months' operating costs following a period of shortfall earlier in the year. The charity operates on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified by the independent examiner. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of CHICHESTER CITY CENTRE DROP-IN earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the Under £60,000 band.
Who funds CHICHESTER CITY CENTRE DROP-IN?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CHICHESTER CITY CENTRE DROP-IN as a grant recipient include FRIARSGATE TRUST, The Patricia Routledge Foundation, THE GROCERS' CHARITY, THE BASSIL SHIPPAM AND ALSFORD TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRIARSGATE TRUST | FY2022 | £8k | Care and Welfare |
| The Patricia Routledge Foundation | FY2024 | £5k | |
| THE GROCERS' CHARITY | FY2025 | £3k | Youth |
| FRIARSGATE TRUST | FY2024 | £2k | Education |
| THE BASSIL SHIPPAM AND ALSFORD TRUST | FY2022 | £1k | General |
| THE BASSIL SHIPPAM AND ALSFORD TRUST | FY2024 | £500 | 02.04.24 The Chichester City Centre Drop-In |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 06/02/2025 | £20k | Bell Tower Drop-In Resilience and Sustainability Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/09/2021 | £10k | Bell Tower Drop In |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/06/2019 | £4k | The Chichester City Centre Drop-In |