MATT'S RESPITE RETREATS
Provide Respite holidays for individuals and their families, who are suffering from cancer or terminal illness.
Latest income
£33k
Latest spending
£22k
Registered
2017
Accounts read
FY2025
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity provided 47 respite holidays during the year, funded by fundraising, donations, and commercial bookings. The trustees report that the charity holds 6-12 months of working reserves, consistent with its stated policy.
What the accounts disclose
Largest income source: none
“The Charity gains its funds through fundraising and donations, both regular and ‘one off’. Funds are also raised from commercial bookings of the caravan.” — page 5
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: 6-12 months working reserves
“We have 6-12 months working reserves as per the charities policies.” — page 4
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trustees
- Elizabeth Ralphchair
- MEL PARSONS
- Zoe Chambers
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £33k | £22k |
| 05/04/2024 | £20k | £17k |
| 05/04/2023 | £17k | £15k |
| 05/04/2022 | £17k | £12k |
| 05/04/2021 | £12k | £8k |
Common questions
Is MATT'S RESPITE RETREATS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity provided 47 respite holidays during the year, funded by fundraising, donations, and commercial bookings. The trustees report that the charity holds 6-12 months of working reserves, consistent with its stated policy.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset Community Foundation | 10/11/2020 | £3k | Site fees and caravan maintenance |