FOOTSTEPS - WALKING WITH YOU
Provision of counselling services to children and young people resident in Suffolk.Provision of workshops and support in appropriate settings (e.g. schools).Provision of support to the families of children and young people experiencing mental and emotional distress.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income increased by 27.3% to £66,158, driven by National Lottery funding and grants, while total expenditure rose by 33% to £49,494. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £36,422, which is significantly above its stated policy target of four months' expenditure (£16,498). The independent examiner confirmed that accounting records were kept and accounts accorded with those records, with no material matters causing concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees have agreed a reserves policy for unrestricted funds of four months current annual expenditure. At the end of August 2025 this required free reserves of £16,498.” — page 3
Trustees
- Dr LYNNE JAMES
- Ivan Fearn
- Joanne Ashton
- John Edward Swinney
- Rev Christine Pinder
- SHIKHANT MORRIS
- Timandra Louise Howell
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £66k | £49k |
| 31/08/2024 | £52k | £37k |
| 31/08/2023 | £24k | £25k |
| 31/08/2022 | £22k | £19k |
| 31/08/2021 | £21k | £16k |
Common questions
Is FOOTSTEPS - WALKING WITH YOU financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income increased by 27.3% to £66,158, driven by National Lottery funding and grants, while total expenditure rose by 33% to £49,494. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £36,422, which is significantly above its stated policy target of four months' expenditure (£16,498). The independent examiner confirmed that accounting records were kept and accounts accorded with those records, with no material matters causing concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/02/2024 | £160k | counselling for children and young people |