SPREAD SOME SUNSHINE
Provision of entertainment and recreational activities for terminally ill and bereaved children in the UKProvision of colour and music therapy to children in the UK who have incurred brain injuriesProvision of birthday gifts to orphaned and underprivileged children in India and South AfricaProvision of a home for widowed and abandoned mothers with HIV in India
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the period with a net income deficit of £4,523.04 and a closing cash balance of £12,494.40. The trustees report that the charity remains in a healthy financial position with funds held prudently to ensure continuity of services. Reserves of £1,620 are held, which the trustees confirm meets their policy of keeping at least three months of future expenses within reserves.
What the accounts disclose
“Keep at least 3 months future expenses within reserves, which has been achieved.”
Trustees
- FAYE TONER MAchair
- KATY ANSTEY
- LYN TONER
- TOBEY TONER
- Tanaz Chadwick
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/03/2025 | £37k | £42k |
| 30/03/2024 | £52k | £41k |
| 30/03/2023 | £36k | £42k |
| 30/03/2022 | £22k | £29k |
| 30/03/2021 | £18k | £19k |
Common questions
Is SPREAD SOME SUNSHINE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the period with a net income deficit of £4,523.04 and a closing cash balance of £12,494.40. The trustees report that the charity remains in a healthy financial position with funds held prudently to ensure continuity of services. Reserves of £1,620 are held, which the trustees confirm meets their policy of keeping at least three months of future expenses within reserves. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds SPREAD SOME SUNSHINE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SPREAD SOME SUNSHINE as a grant recipient include THE TOY TRUST, THE CHARLES LEWIS FOUNDATION, THE GREEN HALL FOUNDATION, THE FORRESTER FAMILY TRUST, THE DWF FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE TOY TRUST | FY2023 | £50k | |
| THE CHARLES LEWIS FOUNDATION | FY2026 | £6k | Teddy bears, days out and colour, music and light therapy for children in need. |
| THE TOY TRUST | FY2022 | £4k | |
| THE GREEN HALL FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £3k | |
| THE FORRESTER FAMILY TRUST | FY2024 | £3k | Smaller Grants |
| THE CHARLES LEWIS FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £2k | Teddy bears, birthday presents & a day out for children |
| THE GREEN HALL FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £2k | |
| THE CHARLES LEWIS FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £1k | To purchase Christmas & birthday presents for children in need. |
| THE DWF FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £500 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/01/2026 | £14k | From Shadows to Sunshine: A New Start for Brave Children |