SOUTH ESSEX ADVOCACY SERVICES
Provision of Advocacy services for all eligible persons age over 18 who are a resident of Southend on Sea. Advocacy services provided: Care Act, IMCA, PRPR, IMHA, NHS Complaints, Child Protection(parent) and Citizen/General.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £35,391 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total funds carried forward of £248,478. The trustees' report confirms that the charity aims to maintain a minimum of six months of unrestricted expenditure as its reserves policy target. Per the balance sheet, unrestricted funds stood at £133,478, which is above the stated policy minimum.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees aim to maintain a minimum of six months of unrestricted expenditure to provide stability and ensure service continuity.” — page 6
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (09/12/2016)
Trustees
- Paula Whittlechair
- Keith Davidson
- Marcia Carr
- NIRMAL GUPTA MBE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £411k | £376k |
| 31/03/2024 | £367k | £357k |
| 31/03/2023 | £389k | £344k |
| 31/03/2022 | £422k | £352k |
| 31/03/2021 | £333k | £351k |
Common questions
Is SOUTH ESSEX ADVOCACY SERVICES financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £35,391 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total funds carried forward of £248,478. The trustees' report confirms that the charity aims to maintain a minimum of six months of unrestricted expenditure as its reserves policy target. Per the balance sheet, unrestricted funds stood at £133,478, which is above the stated policy minimum. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 31/10/2018 | £242k | Prevention and Reduction of Loneliness and Social Isolation in Older P |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 09/08/2006 | £194k | South East Essex Advocacy for Older People-Crisis/Formal/Housing Service |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 09/03/2005 | £83k | Advocacy for older people in Residential Care (ARC) |