THE SILVERLININGCHARITY
The Silverlining Charity activities are centered around our members and their needs/aspirations. We have created the STAR (Structured Therapeutic Activity for Rehabilitation) programme. This is a free weekly schedule of online activities, sessions and courses that run term times through the year. We also provide direct face to face activities in the community which are low cost accessible to all
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net income of £42,383 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total unrestricted free reserves standing at £161,582. This figure significantly exceeds the trustees' stated policy target of holding between £35,000 and £40,000 in unrestricted funds. The trustees confirmed there are no concerns regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Our aim is to hold unrestricted funds equal to £35,000 to £40,000” — page 6
“Suzanne Trask, a trustee, is a partner a Bolt Burden and Kemp, which provided income of £2,750 (2024: £2,750) - through the Affiliated Solicitor Scheme and fundraising income of £500 (2024: £500). - 19 -” — page 22
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (07/02/2017)
Trustees
- Dr SHERRIE BAEHRchair
- John Andrew Scorah
- Kathryn BARRY
- Peter Messervy
- Ross Andrew McDonald
- Suzanne Trask
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £278k | £235k |
| 31/08/2024 | £233k | £174k |
| 31/08/2023 | £161k | £144k |
| 31/08/2022 | £145k | £136k |
| 31/08/2021 | £114k | £79k |
Common questions
Is THE SILVERLININGCHARITY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net income of £42,383 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total unrestricted free reserves standing at £161,582. This figure significantly exceeds the trustees' stated policy target of holding between £35,000 and £40,000 in unrestricted funds. The trustees confirmed there are no concerns regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE SILVERLININGCHARITY?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE SILVERLININGCHARITY as a grant recipient include THE SIMON GIBSON CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE SIMON GIBSON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £5k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/09/2023 | £10k | Moving Forward |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/07/2022 | £9k | CREATIVE ACTIVITES |
| Postcode Lottery | 27/06/2022 | £25k | Activity funding |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/11/2020 | £10k | Silverliners going virtual |