DIVERSITY VOICE
Welcome Hubs, social events, exhibitions, festivals, ad hoc advice and support, English classes, translation/interpretation services to promote social inclusion and prevent discrimination for refugees, migrant workers and asylum seekers. We are currently seeking funding to deliver diversity and inclusion/hate crime/cultural awareness training across all Equality Act 2010 protected characteristics
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £48,833 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total reserves decreasing from £204,599 to £155,766. The trustees note that the charity is undergoing a strategic transition to transfer its work to a larger charity, The Community Council for Somerset, which was completed in April 2025. Despite the deficit, the trustees confirm that the current level of free reserves is approaching the target level required to continue activities in the event of a significant drop in funding.
What the accounts disclose
“one employee received employee benefits of between £60,000 - £69,999 (2024: none).”
“one employee received employee benefits of between £60,000 - £69,999 (2024: none).”
“The present level of free reserves available to the charity of £111,156 is therefore approaching the target level.” — page 10
Trustees
- The Community Council for Somerset
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £407k | £368k |
| 31/03/2024 | £407k | £368k |
| 31/03/2023 | £272k | £270k |
| 31/03/2022 | £225k | £224k |
| 31/03/2021 | £155k | £185k |
Common questions
Is DIVERSITY VOICE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £48,833 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total reserves decreasing from £204,599 to £155,766. The trustees note that the charity is undergoing a strategic transition to transfer its work to a larger charity, The Community Council for Somerset, which was completed in April 2025. Despite the deficit, the trustees confirm that the current level of free reserves is approaching the target level required to continue activities in the event of a significant drop in funding. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of DIVERSITY VOICE earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £60,001 - £70,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds DIVERSITY VOICE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name DIVERSITY VOICE as a grant recipient include THE HILDEN CHARITABLE FUND, SOMERSET COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, THE AUSTIN AND HOPE PILKINGTON TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE HILDEN CHARITABLE FUND | FY2024 | £14k | |
| SOMERSET COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £5k | 3 Grants |
| THE AUSTIN AND HOPE PILKINGTON TRUST | FY2024 | £1k | Round Three - Food Poverty |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset Community Foundation | 04/07/2024 | £3k | Contribution towards a weekly group in Taunton to combat discrimination |
| Somerset Community Foundation | 26/07/2023 | £26k | Contribution to salary costs of community link workers to provide information, advice and translation services |
| Somerset Community Foundation | 10/03/2022 | £60k | FLASH - Facilitate Language to Access Services and Improve Health. |
| Somerset Community Foundation | 28/05/2021 | £4k | COVID19 staff time for induction, training and peer support |
| Somerset Community Foundation | 21/10/2020 | £15k | Income diversification plan and action |
| UK government | 01/04/2020 | £10k | DIVERSITY VOICE (G) |
| Somerset Community Foundation | 18/06/2018 | £180k | Integration through Education |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| JUSTICE COLLABORATIONS | 1 | £621k |
| THE TOLKIEN TRUST | 1 | £334k |
| Young K&C | 1 | £275k |
| SANTANDER UK FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £171k |
| THE BROMLEY TRUST | 1 | £70k |
| EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £50k |
| Charity of Thomas Dawson | 1 | £29k |
| THE ADRIAN SWIRE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £27k |
Charities like this
- SUNRISE DIVERSITY
- EQUALITY AND INCLUSION PARTNERSHIP (EQUIP)
- WELLSPRINGS TOGETHER
- YOUR VOICE IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
- RESPONSE COMMUNITY PROJECTS (EARLS COURT) LIMITED
- OPEN FOR BUSINESS LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIVERSITY VOICE | £407k | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | below | — | no doubt |
| SUNRISE DIVERSITY | £200k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| EQUALITY AND INCLUSION PARTNERSHIP (EQUIP) | £205k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| WELLSPRINGS TOGETHER | £148k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| YOUR VOICE IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE | £1.2m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| RESPONSE COMMUNITY PROJECTS (EARLS COURT) LIMITED | £112k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |