EAST SUSSEX RECOVERY ALLIANCE
East Sussex Recovery Alliance is a peer lead project supporting recovery from substance misuse in East Sussex.Our Vision: is to empower, build confidence, encourage responsibility and promote both physical and mental wellbeing in all those in recovery from substance misuse and the families supporting someone affected by substance misuse.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £5,296 for the year, with total unrestricted reserves of £2,576. The trustees note that securing long-term, unrestricted funding remains a significant challenge, and staff resources are diverted toward grant writing. Despite these pressures, the charity maintains that it can continue in business.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Simon Hubbardchair
- Charlotte Dix
- Danielle Mitchell
- Martin Connolly
- Mary Carter
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £178k | £173k |
| 31/03/2024 | £212k | £212k |
| 31/03/2023 | £298k | £293k |
| 31/03/2022 | £239k | £286k |
| 31/03/2021 | £385k | £307k |
Common questions
Is EAST SUSSEX RECOVERY ALLIANCE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £5,296 for the year, with total unrestricted reserves of £2,576. The trustees note that securing long-term, unrestricted funding remains a significant challenge, and staff resources are diverted toward grant writing. Despite these pressures, the charity maintains that it can continue in business. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds EAST SUSSEX RECOVERY ALLIANCE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name EAST SUSSEX RECOVERY ALLIANCE as a grant recipient include THE ISABEL BLACKMAN FOUNDATION, JOHN JACKSON CHARITABLE TRUST, THE IAN ASKEW CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE ISABEL BLACKMAN FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £6k | Social Services |
| THE ISABEL BLACKMAN FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £5k | Social Services |
| THE ISABEL BLACKMAN FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £5k | Social Services |
| JOHN JACKSON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £3k | Social welfare |
| THE IAN ASKEW CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £1k | Grant |
| THE ISABEL BLACKMAN FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £0 | Social Services |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/07/2025 | £20k | Outreach |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 09/06/2023 | £10k | Hybrid Support Worker |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/02/2022 | £280k | East Sussex Recovery Alliance |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/06/2021 | £10k | East Sussex Recovery Cafe |
| UK government | 14/12/2020 | £332 | DCMS VSCE CMC Covid Funding |
| UK government | 03/12/2020 | £22k | DCMS VSCE CMC Covid Funding |
| UK government | 27/07/2020 | £7k | VSCE CMC Fund |
| UK government | 18/06/2020 | £52k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/02/2020 | £3k | East Sussex Recovery Alliance |