LEO'S
Leo's provides lived experience mental health and trauma support to families in the North East of England who have been affected by neonatal care, and those who have been affected by pregnancy or baby loss within Middlesbrough & Redcar and Cleveland.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported an overall surplus of £23,207 for the year ended 30 September 2025. The trustees note that the charity trimmed down services to ensure it could continue as a going concern amidst reduced grant availability and declining fundraising income. Unrestricted reserves stood at £29,640, which the trustees consider sufficient to maintain operations during potential funding drops.
What the accounts disclose
“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 month’s expenditure.” — page 7
“the charity launched a Community Interest Company (CIC), Birth Trauma North East, during the reporting period.” — page 7
Public-sector contracts awarded
| Buyer | Contract | Awarded | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council | TVRCBC - Start for Life Early Help Programme - Bereavement Support | 10/03/2023 | £152k |
Trustees
- Andrew Trevor Hart
- Dr Coleen Mercer Quinn
- Geraldine Brown
- Leigh Trimble
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £253k | £233k |
| 30/09/2024 | £253k | £233k |
| 30/09/2023 | £168k | £164k |
| 30/09/2022 | £135k | £162k |
| 30/09/2021 | £205k | £217k |
Common questions
Is LEO'S financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported an overall surplus of £23,207 for the year ended 30 September 2025. The trustees note that the charity trimmed down services to ensure it could continue as a going concern amidst reduced grant availability and declining fundraising income. Unrestricted reserves stood at £29,640, which the trustees consider sufficient to maintain operations during potential funding drops. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 29/07/2024 | £19k | Unrestricted Funding |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/06/2023 | £10k | Organisational Development |
| UK government | 14/12/2020 | £310 | DCMS VSCE CMC Covid Funding |
| UK government | 09/12/2020 | £61k | DCMS VSCE CMC Covid Funding |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/06/2020 | £30k | Leo's COVID-19 neonatal mental health pathway |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/12/2019 | £10k | Neonatal Community Playgroups |