THE SUSSEX ASSOCIATION FOR SPINA BIFIDA AND HYDROCEPHALUS
Recently incorporated previous Reg'd Charity No. 247430Working with those in Sussex who have spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus to create and develop their best opportunities. Activities include and Adviser service, one stop clinic, family support work, buddy scheme, residential breaks, education advice, youth clubs, newlsetter, website, training and work experience opportunities.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated total income of £271,204 against total expenditure of £259,849, resulting in a net surplus for the year. Unrestricted reserves stood at £231,530, which the trustees report has been maintained in line with their policy of holding between 4 and 12 months of average expenditure. The charity operates on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“For these purposes the trustees aim to hold monies equivatent to between 4 and 12 months average expenditure, overall and within each of the charity's projects.” — page 6
Trustees
- Ann Filtness
- Claire Kirby
- Hilary Lewis
- Keith Grace
- Matt West
- TIMOTHY MCDERMOTT-ROE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £301k | £275k |
| 31/12/2024 | £271k | £260k |
| 31/12/2023 | £231k | £252k |
| 31/12/2022 | £243k | £227k |
| 31/12/2021 | £267k | £201k |
Common questions
Is THE SUSSEX ASSOCIATION FOR SPINA BIFIDA AND HYDROCEPHALUS financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated total income of £271,204 against total expenditure of £259,849, resulting in a net surplus for the year. Unrestricted reserves stood at £231,530, which the trustees report has been maintained in line with their policy of holding between 4 and 12 months of average expenditure. The charity operates on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE SUSSEX ASSOCIATION FOR SPINA BIFIDA AND HYDROCEPHALUS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE SUSSEX ASSOCIATION FOR SPINA BIFIDA AND HYDROCEPHALUS as a grant recipient include PADWA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, THE THREE OAKS TRUST, THE RIX-THOMPSON-ROTHENBERG FOUNDATION, THE BARBARA WARD CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION, LANGDALE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PADWA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £50k | |
| PADWA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £15k | |
| PADWA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £15k | |
| THE THREE OAKS TRUST | FY2025 | £10k | |
| THE RIX-THOMPSON-ROTHENBERG FOUNDATION | FY2021 | £7k | |
| THE BARBARA WARD CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £6k | |
| THE BARBARA WARD CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £6k | |
| THE BARBARA WARD CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £6k | |
| THE BARBARA WARD CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £6k | |
| THE RIX-THOMPSON-ROTHENBERG FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £5k | |
| LANGDALE TRUST | FY2024 | £4k | |
| LANGDALE TRUST | FY2025 | £4k | |
| THE ISABEL BLACKMAN FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £3k | Health |
| THE ISABEL BLACKMAN FOUNDATION | FY2026 | £3k | Health |
| FRIARSGATE TRUST | FY2022 | £2k | Education |
| THE ISABEL BLACKMAN FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £2k | Health |
| THE ISABEL BLACKMAN FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £0 | Health |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 03/04/2023 | £16k | Project Funding |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/03/2022 | £10k | Looking to the Future Together Pilot Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 05/02/2021 | £10k | SASBAH social & digital inclusion |
| UK government | 25/06/2020 | £10k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |