SUNFLOWERS SUICIDE SUPPORT
We exist to reduce the number of people who take their own lives in Gloucestershire. Will aim to raise awareness of the stigma that surrounds mental health. We aim to highlight and help others identify suicide indicators. We endeavour to equip individuals and the community with the skills to recognise and respond to suicidal behaviour.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a modest surplus of £17,711 with total income of £403,409 against expenditure of £385,698. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves of £170,000 are held within the stated policy target range of three to six months' core running costs, demonstrating a sound financial position.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees have set a reserves target equivalent to between three and six months’ core running costs (currently £112,000-£224,000).” — page 5
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (16/01/2025)
Trustees
- Abdul Aziz Mullachair
- Gary Michael Tucker
- Ian Alec Enrico Taylor
- Mary Hutton CBE
- Samantha Neath
- Stephanie May Matthews
- Wendy Jane Morris
- Zoe Elizabeth Mears
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £404k | £397k |
| 31/03/2025 | £403k | £386k |
| 31/03/2024 | £310k | £277k |
| 31/03/2023 | £213k | £175k |
| 31/03/2022 | £139k | £107k |
Common questions
Is SUNFLOWERS SUICIDE SUPPORT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a modest surplus of £17,711 with total income of £403,409 against expenditure of £385,698. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves of £170,000 are held within the stated policy target range of three to six months' core running costs, demonstrating a sound financial position. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds SUNFLOWERS SUICIDE SUPPORT?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SUNFLOWERS SUICIDE SUPPORT as a grant recipient include BARNWOOD TRUST, COUNTY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| BARNWOOD TRUST | FY2024 | £56k | |
| BARNWOOD TRUST | FY2023 | £20k | Funded Partner Programme |
| BARNWOOD TRUST | FY2022 | £20k | |
| COUNTY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £5k | People with disabilities and health difficulties |
| COUNTY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £2k | People with disabilities and health difficulties |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 09/05/2024 | £20k | Sunflowers Suicides Bereavement Hubs |
| UK government | 01/04/2023 | £52k | Sunflower Suicide Support |
| UK government | 01/04/2023 | £32k | Seeds of Hope |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/02/2023 | £390k | Sunflowers Liaison Service |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/09/2019 | £92k | Sunflowers Suicide Support |