TOUCHSTONES CHILD BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT
The charity's aim is to support any children and young people (aged 5-18) in Redditch and North East Worcestershire who have suffered the immense trauma of losing a mum, dad, brother, sister or other significant person.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity recorded an operating deficit of £19,364 for the year, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted reserves from £56,938 to £37,574. The trustees acknowledge that sustaining a deficit position requires careful monitoring and that reserves are declining, though they remain satisfied that the charity can prepare the accounts on a going concern basis. The charity's reserves policy aims to maintain at least six months of forecast expenditure, which the trustees believe is currently met despite the recent financial losses.
What the accounts disclose
“aims to maintain unrestricted operational reserves equivalent to at least six months of forecast expenditure”
“There were zero value of donations received during the year from trustees or other related parties.” — page 20
Trustees
- WENDY TOWNSENDchair
- Dr Adele David
- FRAN COWIE
- SHARON FORREST
- Star-louise Robbins
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/11/2025 | £28k | £47k |
| 30/11/2024 | £32k | £47k |
| 30/11/2023 | £55k | £44k |
| 30/11/2022 | £59k | £45k |
| 30/11/2021 | £32k | £39k |
Common questions
Is TOUCHSTONES CHILD BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity recorded an operating deficit of £19,364 for the year, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted reserves from £56,938 to £37,574. The trustees acknowledge that sustaining a deficit position requires careful monitoring and that reserves are declining, though they remain satisfied that the charity can prepare the accounts on a going concern basis. The charity's reserves policy aims to maintain at least six months of forecast expenditure, which the trustees believe is currently met despite the recent financial losses. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds TOUCHSTONES CHILD BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT?
Funders whose own accounts filings name TOUCHSTONES CHILD BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT as a grant recipient include THE OPENWORK FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE OPENWORK FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £15k | Sponsored Grant |
| THE OPENWORK FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £10k | Sponsored Grant |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 08/01/2026 | £20k | Hope after Loss: Empowering 60 children to Thrive Beyond Grief |