SAM'S DIAMONDS
Operating mainly in Merseyside and Cheshire, we provide supportive activities for cancer patients on any cancer journey. We provide a positive environment within workshops, social meet ups and health and wellbeing activities. We signpost our service users to any local services that they may need and offer friendship from survivors to survivors. We work as a team to get through a cancer diagnosis.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's net assets decreased from £26,160 to £15,552 during the year, driven by a net payment of £10,608 against incoming resources of £98,981. The trustees report that the organization experienced significant funding challenges and reduced staffing capacity, leading to a transition to home-based working to safeguard long-term sustainability. Despite these pressures, the charity maintained its operations and delivered services to beneficiaries throughout the reporting period.
What the accounts disclose
Funders the charity credits
- QV Skincare
Trustees
- Laura margaret Finnigan
- Lyndsay Smith
- RACHEL LYNN IRWIN BEd hons
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £99k | £110k |
| 31/03/2024 | £92k | £133k |
| 31/03/2023 | £120k | £95k |
| 31/03/2022 | £93k | £97k |
| 31/03/2021 | £54k | £55k |
Common questions
Is SAM'S DIAMONDS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's net assets decreased from £26,160 to £15,552 during the year, driven by a net payment of £10,608 against incoming resources of £98,981. The trustees report that the organization experienced significant funding challenges and reduced staffing capacity, leading to a transition to home-based working to safeguard long-term sustainability. Despite these pressures, the charity maintained its operations and delivered services to beneficiaries throughout the reporting period. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds SAM'S DIAMONDS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SAM'S DIAMONDS as a grant recipient include THE WILL CHARITABLE TRUST, PILKINGTON CHARITIES FUND, MISS E F RATHBONE CHARITABLE TRUST, DUCHY OF LANCASTER BENEVOLENT FUND, THE RAINFORD TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE WILL CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £10k | Care of Cancer Patients |
| PILKINGTON CHARITIES FUND | FY2024 | £8k | |
| MISS E F RATHBONE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £3k | Merseyside |
| DUCHY OF LANCASTER BENEVOLENT FUND | FY2024 | £2k | Older & Disabled Persons |
| THE RAINFORD TRUST | FY2024 | £500 | Welfare |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 04/07/2023 | £10k | "Women and Cancer - An Unique Story" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/02/2021 | £10k | Sam's Diamonds Activity 2021/22 |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 31/01/2020 | £224k | Sparkling Brighter Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/05/2018 | £10k | Sam's Diamonds - Shining Brighter Project |