SECOND CHANCE CHARITY
For the the relief and assistance of the homeless and people in crisis throughout Medway and surrounding areas. Second Chance aims to stop the revolving door of evictions for vulnerable families, providing services which include awareness, education, incentives and support for landlords; financial education and varied support programs towards independent living in the Community.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £2,644 for the year ended 14 May 2025, with unrestricted funds increasing to £36,466. The trustees maintain that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. However, the trustees note that general reserves are something they need to work on, despite having a policy to maintain three to six months of expenditure.
What the accounts disclose
“There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.” — page 18
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure” — page 7
“Steven Keevil, trustee, received remuneration of £20,110 (2024: £22,345) in the year for consultancy services provided to the charity.” — page 18
“During the year, Second Chance Charity received donations totalling £Nil (2024 - £7,865) from MRS Property Services Limited, who are a related party.” — page 20
Trustees
- Caitlin Webbchair
- Candice Alexandra Frances Penfold
- Catherine Le-Page
- Edward Jennings
- Guy Alexander Jordan
- Nina Gurung
- PENNY KEEVIL
- Robert Bradley Swift
- Steven Keevil
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 14/05/2025 | £127k | £124k |
| 14/05/2024 | £154k | £142k |
| 14/05/2023 | £123k | £120k |
| 14/05/2022 | £107k | £102k |
| 14/05/2021 | £57k | £46k |
Common questions
Is SECOND CHANCE CHARITY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £2,644 for the year ended 14 May 2025, with unrestricted funds increasing to £36,466. The trustees maintain that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. However, the trustees note that general reserves are something they need to work on, despite having a policy to maintain three to six months of expenditure. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of SECOND CHANCE CHARITY earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the Under £60,000 band.
Who funds SECOND CHANCE CHARITY?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SECOND CHANCE CHARITY as a grant recipient include THE COLYER-FERGUSSON CHARITABLE TRUST, CHATHAM MARITIME TRUST, THE PHILIP AND CONNIE PHILLIPS FOUNDATION, THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED, SKIPTON BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE COLYER-FERGUSSON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £25k | |
| CHATHAM MARITIME TRUST | FY2025 | £10k | Food aid project |
| THE PHILIP AND CONNIE PHILLIPS FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £10k | |
| THE PHILIP AND CONNIE PHILLIPS FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £10k | |
| THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED | FY2024 | £6k | Homelessness |
| THE PHILIP AND CONNIE PHILLIPS FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £5k | Unrestricted |
| SKIPTON BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £4k | |
| THE WO STREET CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £3k | |
| THE HASLUCK CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £2k | |
| THE COLE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £2k | Care and Social Welfare |
| WHITEHEAD MONCKTON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £2k | |
| CHATHAM MARITIME TRUST | FY2025 | £290 | Food aid project (remaining balance) |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 23/09/2020 | £10k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/05/2020 | £10k | Coronavirus Funding Support |