ROTHERFIELD ST MARTIN
RSM is a community led and award winning charity that supports older people in the Rotherfield Parish (and surrounding areas), East Sussex. Our aim is to prevent social isolation and loneliness in our rural community. NB: The charity was originally founded and registered as charity 1119458 in 2007 and converted to this CIO in 2016.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity returned a surplus of £6,102 for the year ended August 2025, with total income of £141,973 and expenditure of £135,871. Per the trustees' report, the charity holds total reserves of £349,325, comprising £117,923 in unrestricted funds, which exceeds the Charity Commission's recommended safety reserve target of £96,300 to £160,500.
What the accounts disclose
“grants of £35,902 (2024: £28,105)”
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (23/06/2022)
Trustees
- Leon Steerchair
- Mark Howard
- Matthew Pancaldi
- Melanie den Brinker-Darby
- Ruth Helliwell
- Susan Barnett
- Susan Taylor
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £142k | £136k |
| 31/08/2024 | £173k | £135k |
| 31/08/2023 | £189k | £120k |
| 31/08/2022 | £146k | £106k |
| 31/08/2021 | £111k | £88k |
Common questions
Is ROTHERFIELD ST MARTIN financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity returned a surplus of £6,102 for the year ended August 2025, with total income of £141,973 and expenditure of £135,871. Per the trustees' report, the charity holds total reserves of £349,325, comprising £117,923 in unrestricted funds, which exceeds the Charity Commission's recommended safety reserve target of £96,300 to £160,500. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds ROTHERFIELD ST MARTIN?
Funders whose own accounts filings name ROTHERFIELD ST MARTIN as a grant recipient include THE BRIAN MITCHELL CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE BRIAN MITCHELL CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | FY2024 | — | |
| THE BRIAN MITCHELL CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | FY2023 | — |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 04/06/2020 | £2k | COVID-19 CEF |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/06/2010 | £8k | Internet Cafe and Computer Training Suite for older people in our community |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/08/2008 | £2k | Scotney Castle Project |