Selig
We provide services for people who are homeless. We serve and respect all people regardless of their gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin or religion. We are a Christian-based charity. Our staff and volunteers come from a wide range of backgrounds. Some share our Christian faith and some do not but we are united by a desire to serve those in need.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The Selig Trust reported total funds of £102,441 as of September 2025, an increase from £58,256 in the previous year. The charity generated a net income of £20,856, supported by significant government grants and donations. The trustees confirmed that reserves are monitored to ensure adequate cover for potential risks, and the independent examiner reported no material concerns regarding the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees reviewed the reserves policy. They monitor reserves to ensure that we have enough to provide adequate cover for potential risks or shocks.” — page 21
Trustees
- Andrew Peter Turpin
- Clare Jane Jessup
- Deborah Charles
- Hannah Catherine Purkis
- JONATHAN CHARLES CRAWFORD SHAW
- LAURA JILL STAFFORD
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £307k | £263k |
| 30/09/2024 | £272k | £251k |
| 30/09/2023 | £338k | £327k |
| 30/09/2022 | £279k | £304k |
| 30/09/2021 | £217k | £207k |
Common questions
Is Selig financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The Selig Trust reported total funds of £102,441 as of September 2025, an increase from £58,256 in the previous year. The charity generated a net income of £20,856, supported by significant government grants and donations. The trustees confirmed that reserves are monitored to ensure adequate cover for potential risks, and the independent examiner reported no material concerns regarding the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds Selig?
Funders whose own accounts filings name Selig as a grant recipient include HOPESTEAD, THE BEATRICE LAING TRUST, THE MRS SMITH AND MOUNT TRUST, The Belstead Ganzoni Charitable Settlement.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOPESTEAD | FY2025 | £15k | |
| HOPESTEAD | FY2024 | £10k | |
| THE BEATRICE LAING TRUST | FY2025 | £5k | |
| THE MRS SMITH AND MOUNT TRUST | FY2022 | £5k | The Mount Fund - Health in the Community |
| The Belstead Ganzoni Charitable Settlement | FY2022 | £2k | General charitable donations |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 26/04/2024 | £62k | Transformation Fund |
| UK government | 01/04/2023 | £71k | Transformation Fund |
| UK government | 01/04/2021 | £26k | Transformation Fund |
| UK government | 29/09/2020 | £8k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| UK government | 24/07/2020 | £10k | VSCE CMC Fund |