THE GOOD GRIEF TRUST
The Good Grief Trust exists to bring all bereavement services together under one umbrella to offer help and hope in one place.
Objects
1) THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION, PARTICULARLY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY PROVIDING INFORMATION AND PROMOTING AWARENESS OF THE NATURE OF GRIEVING AND BEREAVEMENT; AND2) THE RELIEF OF SICKNESS, HUMAN SUFFERING AND DISTRESS, PARTICULARLY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY FOR PERSONS SUFFERING FROM GRIEF AND BEREAVEMENT.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income surplus of £1,878 for the year ended 31 July 2025, compared to a deficit in the prior year. Total unrestricted funds increased to £15,065, with cash at bank rising to £21,620. The trustees confirm that resources are adequate and no material uncertainties exist regarding the charity's ability to continue.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- LINDA MAGISTRIS
- Maggie Brooker
- Shirley Slater
- Simon Sanderson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £60k | £58k |
| 31/07/2024 | £47k | £60k |
| 31/07/2023 | £67k | £125k |
| 31/07/2022 | £73k | £114k |
| 31/07/2021 | £178k | £95k |
Common questions
Is THE GOOD GRIEF TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income surplus of £1,878 for the year ended 31 July 2025, compared to a deficit in the prior year. Total unrestricted funds increased to £15,065, with cash at bank rising to £21,620. The trustees confirm that resources are adequate and no material uncertainties exist regarding the charity's ability to continue. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE GOOD GRIEF TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE GOOD GRIEF TRUST as a grant recipient include THE GEOFFREY AND PAULINE MARTIN TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE GEOFFREY AND PAULINE MARTIN TRUST | FY2024 | £20k | |
| THE GEOFFREY AND PAULINE MARTIN TRUST | FY2025 | £5k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 26/07/2021 | £3k | Good Grief Pop Up Community Cafe Initiative |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/03/2021 | £10k | Crisis Bereavement Support |