HiVitality
HiVitality runs residential retreats for people from across the UK who have been diagnosed HIV positive. We offer peer support, facilitated discussion groups and complementary therapies, amongst other social activities .
Objects
3. ObjectsThe objects of the CIO are: a) For the public benefit, the relief of physical, mental or financial distress or hardship caused by HIV, or HIV-related conditions, amongst those affected by such condition in the UK by providing support services. b) The advancement of public education for the public benefit in all matters which are related to, or believed to be related to, living with a positive HIV diagnosis.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that HiVitality reported a deficit of £3,912 for the year ended 2024/2025, resulting in net assets of £14,927. The Chair's report describes the charity as being in a 'healthy and sustainable financial position' despite the deficit. The organization has no stated reserves policy target and does not disclose any material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (10/04/2025)
- Received assets from another charity (17/06/2017)
Trustees
- Marc Searlechair
- ANDREW GORDON HILTON
- Julie kay Lenora Willis
- Mark Brickwood
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £33k | £37k |
| 31/03/2024 | £45k | £37k |
| 31/03/2023 | £33k | £38k |
| 31/03/2022 | £34k | £28k |
| 31/03/2021 | £10k | £791 |
Common questions
Is HiVitality financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that HiVitality reported a deficit of £3,912 for the year ended 2024/2025, resulting in net assets of £14,927. The Chair's report describes the charity as being in a 'healthy and sustainable financial position' despite the deficit. The organization has no stated reserves policy target and does not disclose any material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 03/04/2023 | £25k | Project Funding |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 05/11/2021 | £10k | Involving Younger Adults |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/10/2020 | £10k | Breaking Covid Isolation |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/11/2018 | £10k | Spreading the U=U message |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/09/2016 | £10k | Living Proof Inclusion |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/05/2015 | £10k | Living Proof weekends |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 26/01/2015 | £9k | Positive in Scotland |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 09/04/2014 | £6k | Filling the gap |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 26/07/2012 | £6k | Newly Diagnosed Weekends |