MARGINAL
Marginal acts as a resource for disadvantaged young people aged 8-30 living in the Liverpool City Region through the provision of therapy focused autobiographical narrative, zines and comic book publishing sessions.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus for the year, with total income of £40,000 and total expenditure of £38,980. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £94,127, which is above the stated policy target of £29,000. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention requiring further disclosure.
What the accounts disclose
“Grant income-Children In Need- for Project worker Salary & stationery Commission 40,000”
“It is the policy of Marginal CIO to maintain unrestricted funds, which are free reserves at a level to cover 12 months running costs (£29,000) and redundancy costs.” — page 4
Trustees
- RHIANNON MAIR GRIFFITHSchair
- KATIE WHITTLE
- STEVEN DARREN MATTHEWS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/01/2025 | £40k | £27k |
| 31/01/2024 | £50k | £38k |
| 31/01/2023 | £30k | £33k |
| 31/01/2022 | £40k | £19k |
| 31/01/2021 | £100k | £62k |
Common questions
Is MARGINAL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus for the year, with total income of £40,000 and total expenditure of £38,980. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £94,127, which is above the stated policy target of £29,000. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention requiring further disclosure. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 06/02/2019 | £10k | Marginal Hub |