CHANCE CHANGING LIVES
Supporting vulnerable people from Jubilee House, Crewe with hot food, clothing, toiletries and healthcare services. Also sign posting to relevant services.From 11-13 Coronation Crescent Crewe the operation of a Social Supermarket and community hub supporting vulnerable and needy individuals/families with food and other services including budgeting coaches and referral to a counselling service.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £64,665 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total funds increasing to £412,786. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stood at £73,750, which the trustees consider appropriate to ensure continuity of service given variable receipts and uncertain times. The charity operates on a going concern basis with adequate resources expected for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“Total remuneration for the highest paid employee amounted to £17,312 including gross wages and employer pension contributions” — page 28
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six months expenditure” — page 12
Trustees
- Richard David Stakeschair
- Jane Emery
- Juliette Marie Boland
- Timothy Paul Hiscock
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £197k | £132k |
| 31/03/2024 | £221k | £129k |
| 06/04/2023 | £186k | £120k |
| 06/04/2022 | £140k | £90k |
| 06/04/2021 | £117k | £46k |
Common questions
Is CHANCE CHANGING LIVES financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £64,665 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total funds increasing to £412,786. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stood at £73,750, which the trustees consider appropriate to ensure continuity of service given variable receipts and uncertain times. The charity operates on a going concern basis with adequate resources expected for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of CHANCE CHANGING LIVES earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £17,312 band.
Who funds CHANCE CHANGING LIVES?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CHANCE CHANGING LIVES as a grant recipient include THE WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £10k | Crewe-based community pantry & homeless kitchen. |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/06/2024 | £20k | Community Pantry |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/04/2023 | £161k | Core Funding Salaries/training |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE MOHN WESTLAKE FOUNDATION | 1 | £620k |
| THE FIDELITY UK FOUNDATION | 1 | £150k |
| THE TUIXEN FOUNDATION | 1 | £124k |
| STRATTON CHASE FOUNDATION | 1 | £75k |
| WALCOT EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION | 1 | £50k |
| THE KAYS FOUNDATION | 1 | £50k |
| THE MOULDING FOUNDATION | 1 | £40k |
| DRAPERS CHARITABLE FUND | 1 | £25k |
Charities like this
- COMMUNITY HELP AND NEIGHBOURLY CARE FOR EVERYONE
- CHANGING LIVES TOGETHER
- CHANCE (UK) LIMITED
- HELP CHANGE LIVES
- LUPSET JUBILEE HALL COMMUNITY CENTRE
- JUBILEE RESOURCE HUB
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHANCE CHANGING LIVES | £197k | £17,312 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| COMMUNITY HELP AND NEIGHBOURLY CARE FOR EVERYONE | £100k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHANGING LIVES TOGETHER | £2.8m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| CHANCE (UK) LIMITED | £1.7m | — | — | unclear | — | noted |
| HELP CHANGE LIVES | £600k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LUPSET JUBILEE HALL COMMUNITY CENTRE | £175k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |