THE DROP IN BEREAVEMENT CENTRE
Face2Face, Video and Telephone Bereavement Counselling, Peer Support Group Counselling, Preliminary family counselling, Health Well Being Project Activities, Over 60's mobility exercise classes, Yoga, Dance, stretching, meditation, Social away day trips, Group walks, Tea/Coffee meet up chat groups Fundraising Events Cake Bake, Pub Quiz, info on practical issues surrounding bereavement
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £4,136 as of 31 March 2025, representing a net increase from the previous year. The charity reported total incoming resources of £69,421 against total resources expended of £33,812, resulting in a positive net movement in funds. The trustees confirmed that the accounts were prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees received payment only for professional services provided to the organisation” — page 9
“The trustees received payment only for professional services provided to the organisation” — page 9
Trustees
- ERLINDA MARCANO
- Ivona Victoria Gordon Godon
- Phebean Johnson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £47k | £44k |
| 31/03/2024 | £69k | £69k |
| 31/03/2023 | £53k | £54k |
| 31/03/2022 | £55k | £60k |
| 31/03/2021 | £81k | £75k |
Common questions
Is THE DROP IN BEREAVEMENT CENTRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £4,136 as of 31 March 2025, representing a net increase from the previous year. The charity reported total incoming resources of £69,421 against total resources expended of £33,812, resulting in a positive net movement in funds. The trustees confirmed that the accounts were prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE DROP IN BEREAVEMENT CENTRE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE DROP IN BEREAVEMENT CENTRE as a grant recipient include CHARLES PLATER TRUST, BARCHESTER HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION, ONE NEWHAM.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLES PLATER TRUST | FY2023 | £5k | Finding Hope and Well-being, Bereavement Counselling Support Workshops |
| BARCHESTER HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £1k | Instructor, refreshment and equipment costs for the well-being sessions at this drop-in bereavement centre. |
| ONE NEWHAM | FY2024 | £500 | Westfield Better Places 2030—Newham Community Fund |
| ONE NEWHAM | FY2023 | £500 | |
| ONE NEWHAM | FY2022 | £500 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/08/2025 | £14k | Over 60's Staying Wellbeing Mobility Exercises for bereaved people |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/01/2025 | £42k | Staying Well-being Bereavement Counselling Programme |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 31/08/2023 | £8k | Wellbeing Face2Face Bereavement Counselling and Support Groups |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/05/2022 | £8k | Finding Hope well-being Peer Bereavement Support workshops |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/03/2021 | £9k | Covid 19 Grief Counselling Workshops |
| UK government | 07/10/2020 | £3k | VSCE CMC Fund |
| UK government | 04/09/2020 | £5k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/01/2020 | £10k | Finding Hope - Staying Well Activities |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/09/2018 | £10k | Peer Group Counselling Support Workshops |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/02/2017 | £10k | Peer Group Supporting Well Being Workshops |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/12/2015 | £10k | Developmental Social Well Being Workshops |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/10/2014 | £10k | Staying Well Activities for Bereaved Persons |