THE EVE MERTON DREAMS TRUST
The charity raises money to help answer a Dream or grant a wish for Cancer patients of all ages, within our local area. In short, we do something that may make them smile. Fulfilling a dream provides a positive focus empowering both patient and their families with new enthusiasm and strength to deal with ongoing daily struggles of the illness. Our work helps fight the onset of post-diagnosis PTSD.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a total surplus of £17,896 for the year ended 30 June 2025, with total unrestricted and restricted funds carrying forward amounting to £117,203. The trustees consider that reserves will hold steady to ensure the charity can continue its activities even in the event of a significant drop in funding. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention regarding the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (14/09/2019)
Trustees
- DIANE MCLENNANchair
- Alan Knowles
- DENISE JANE RIDSDALE
- KAREN MERTON
- Robert Penty
- STEVEN MOSS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £268k | £250k |
| 30/06/2024 | £242k | £192k |
| 30/06/2023 | £139k | £223k |
| 30/06/2022 | £193k | £148k |
| 30/06/2021 | £74k | £98k |
Common questions
Is THE EVE MERTON DREAMS TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a total surplus of £17,896 for the year ended 30 June 2025, with total unrestricted and restricted funds carrying forward amounting to £117,203. The trustees consider that reserves will hold steady to ensure the charity can continue its activities even in the event of a significant drop in funding. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention regarding the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE EVE MERTON DREAMS TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE EVE MERTON DREAMS TRUST as a grant recipient include SSP FOUNDATION, THE HISCOX FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSP FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £1k | |
| SSP FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £500 | |
| THE HISCOX FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £0 | |
| THE HISCOX FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £0 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/09/2023 | £143k | Family Support For Cancer Sufferers |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/12/2022 | £10k | Memorial Garden Project |
| UK government | 25/06/2020 | £10k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 12/04/2018 | £10k | Journey of Dreams |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/12/2012 | £10k | Raising Charity Awareness to the Community |