REACH OUT TO THE COMMUNITY (ROC)
Main activity is to provide direct support to rough sleepers, and the homeless in helping them into accommodation, accompanying them to appointments, assisting with travel costs, providing clothing and food. We provide an outreach service across South Manchester. We have a food bank and provide food parcels on referral basis. Have a community hub which is also drop in for anyone needing help.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with unrestricted cash funds of £296,084, a decrease from the previous year's £324,740. The charity reported a net deficit of £28,626 for the year, with total payments exceeding total receipts. The trustees maintain a reserves policy targeting nine months of outgoing costs plus 5%.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year the Charity paid remuneration and employer’s pension costs totalling £36,894 (2024 £37,087) to a Trustee.” — page 8
“ROC continues to have a 9 months reserve policy covering all the costs +5% costs that are currently outgoing.” — page 4
“During the year the Charity paid remuneration and employer’s pension costs totalling £36,894 (2024 £37,087) to a Trustee.” — page 8
“During the year the Charity paid remuneration and employer’s pension costs totalling £36,894 (2024 £37,087) to a Trustee.” — page 8
Trustees
- Bernadette Bakerchair
- Michelle Elizabeth Howard
- STEPHANIE RUTH MOORE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £105k | £125k |
| 31/03/2024 | £122k | £114k |
| 31/03/2023 | £139k | £119k |
| 31/03/2022 | £200k | £147k |
| 31/03/2021 | £374k | £201k |
Common questions
Is REACH OUT TO THE COMMUNITY (ROC) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with unrestricted cash funds of £296,084, a decrease from the previous year's £324,740. The charity reported a net deficit of £28,626 for the year, with total payments exceeding total receipts. The trustees maintain a reserves policy targeting nine months of outgoing costs plus 5%. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of REACH OUT TO THE COMMUNITY (ROC) earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £30,001 - £40,000 band.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southway Housing Trust | 01/12/2020 | £250 | Reach Out |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/08/2019 | £99k | Reach Out to the Community |