RAINBOW LIVING SW
The provision of practical assistance and support for people with disabilities to enable such individuals to achieve their full potential by developing their abilities and skills, living as independent a life as the individual's disability will permit, maximizing their quality of life and development and occupation of their minds by pursing spiritual, recreational and employment opportunities.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £2,652,908, which the trustees describe as providing a 'solid financial footing' and sufficient to accommodate anticipated expenditure increases. The independent auditor confirmed that there are no material uncertainties related to the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Reserve funds for 6 months running costs amount to £90,716.” — page 8
“Three trustees have children who are tenants of The Mede. Rental income received from trustees' children totalled £29,908 in the year (2025: £25,601). All rental income is charged at a commercial rate.” — page 27
“The spouse of one trustee has provided renovation works in relation to two of the charity's properties. There were two transactions totalling £17,360 in the year (2025: £NIL), and this included both labour and materials.” — page 27
“Three trustees have children who are tenants of The Mede. Rental income received from trustees' children totalled £29,908 in the year (2025: £25,601). All rental income is charged at a commercial rate.” — page 27
“The spouse of one trustee has provided renovation works in relation to two of the charity's properties. There were two transactions totalling £17,360 in the year (2025: £NIL), and this included both labour and materials.” — page 27
“Three trustees have children who are tenants of The Mede. Rental income received from trustees' children totalled £29,908 in the year (2025: £25,601). All rental income is charged at a commercial rate.” — page 27
“The spouse of one trustee has provided renovation works in relation to two of the charity's properties. There were two transactions totalling £17,360 in the year (2025: £NIL), and this included both labour and materials.” — page 27
“Three trustees have children who are tenants of The Mede. Rental income received from trustees' children totalled £29,908 in the year (2025: £25,601). All rental income is charged at a commercial rate.” — page 27
“The spouse of one trustee has provided renovation works in relation to two of the charity's properties. There were two transactions totalling £17,360 in the year (2025: £NIL), and this included both labour and materials.” — page 27
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (06/07/2020)
Trustees
- Abigail Beryl Furnival
- David Andrew Hopton
- JANET PINNIGER
- JEREMY FRANCIS CHEW
- RUTH ELIZABETH AIRDRIE MBE
- Sarah Louise Lampey
- Valerie Frances Symons
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £313k | £213k |
| 31/03/2025 | £223k | £171k |
| 31/03/2024 | £329k | £157k |
| 31/03/2023 | £227k | £119k |
| 31/03/2022 | £214k | £115k |
Common questions
Is RAINBOW LIVING SW financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £2,652,908, which the trustees describe as providing a 'solid financial footing' and sufficient to accommodate anticipated expenditure increases. The independent auditor confirmed that there are no material uncertainties related to the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2026 accounts were audited by Simpkins Edwards LLP.
Who funds RAINBOW LIVING SW?
Funders whose own accounts filings name RAINBOW LIVING SW as a grant recipient include THE EDWARD GOSTLING FOUNDATION, THE WILL CHARITABLE TRUST, THE CLARE MILNE TRUST, BELMONT EXETER.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE EDWARD GOSTLING FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £50k | |
| THE WILL CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £30k | |
| THE WILL CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £10k | Care of People with Learning Disabilities |
| THE CLARE MILNE TRUST | FY2022 | £5k | |
| BELMONT EXETER | FY2021 | £3k | |
| BELMONT EXETER | FY2022 | £3k | |
| BELMONT EXETER | FY2025 | £2k | |
| BELMONT EXETER | FY2023 | £1k | |
| BELMONT EXETER | FY2024 | £1k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE HALEY FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £79k |
| YOUNG MANCHESTER | 1 | £61k |
| THE A M FENTON TRUST | 1 | £41k |
| THE ROPER FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £37k |
| THE VANNECK CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £26k |
| THE RAINFORD TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| THE BEATRICE LAING TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| THE COLYER-FERGUSSON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- Rainbow Hub NW Ltd
- RAINBOW SURPRISE CIO
- Disability Assist for Independent Living
- THE RAINBOW FOUNDATION, WREXHAM
- IMAGINE ACT AND SUCCEED
- SOUTH WEST ACTION FOR LEARNING AND LIVING OUR WAY LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAINBOW LIVING SW | £313k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Rainbow Hub NW Ltd | £1.4m | — | — | within | — | no doubt |
| RAINBOW SURPRISE CIO | £322k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| Disability Assist for Independent Living | £278k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE RAINBOW FOUNDATION, WREXHAM | £2.0m | £60,001 - £70,000 | — | within | — | no doubt |
| IMAGINE ACT AND SUCCEED | £12.1m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |