SPACE
SPACE is a Hertfordshire based charity supporting parent/carers of children and young people on the Autistic Spectrum, with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or a Neurodiverse condition.Providing:Exclusive Social Events,Support Groups, Workshops,Training,Conferences,Equipment Lending Library,Alternative Provision,Therapeutic Interventions, Pre Screening Services
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £133,456.98 against a stated policy target of four months of unrestricted expenditure. The trustees consider there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern, despite noting a challenging financial landscape with rising costs.
What the accounts disclose
“The Charity will hold a minimum of 4 months in way of reserve.”
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (11/09/2024)
- Received assets from another charity (27/04/2023)
Trustees
- LYN HEATHCOTE SHARIFchair
- Mark Wilson
- Polly Kerr
- Sarah Jones
- Victoria Helen Kemp
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £987k | £1.0m |
| 31/03/2024 | £823k | £723k |
| 31/03/2023 | £456k | £426k |
| 31/03/2022 | £352k | £265k |
| 31/03/2021 | £154k | £131k |
Common questions
Is SPACE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £133,456.98 against a stated policy target of four months of unrestricted expenditure. The trustees consider there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern, despite noting a challenging financial landscape with rising costs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 01/05/2023 | £25k | Unrestricted Funding |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/04/2023 | £334k | SPACE - Enhancing Specialist Community Support |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/03/2023 | £10k | Space To Grow |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 27/01/2021 | £158k | Fit for the Future |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/01/2019 | £9k | SPACE to TRAIN - ADHD WORKSHOPS |