THE BRIGHTON AND HOVE INDEPENDENT MEDIATION SERVICE
The Brighton and Hove Independent Mediation Service provides mediation and other conflict resolution services to persons, organisations and groups in and around the City of Brighton and Hove. We also deliver training and educational services that focus on mediation and conflict resolution practices.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £24,636 for the year, with total charitable expenditure of £165,276 exceeding income of £140,640. Despite staffing and wellbeing challenges, the trustees confirmed there were no uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Our principal sources of funding in 2024-25 were Brighton and Hove City Council, Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner, East Sussex County Council, Lewes District Council, Southern Housing Group, and Clarion Housing Association.”
“Our policy is to hold at least six months running costs in reserve, to help us manage unexpected losses of income and increases in expenditure.”
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (31/01/2020)
Trustees
- Andrew Alexander Abazachair
- Andrew Ferguson
- Isabel Portia Elise Harrison
- Laurence Littman
- SUSAN REGI
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £141k | £165k |
| 31/03/2024 | £154k | £132k |
| 31/03/2023 | £123k | £110k |
| 31/03/2022 | £109k | £98k |
| 31/03/2021 | £96k | £98k |
Common questions
Is THE BRIGHTON AND HOVE INDEPENDENT MEDIATION SERVICE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £24,636 for the year, with total charitable expenditure of £165,276 exceeding income of £140,640. Despite staffing and wellbeing challenges, the trustees confirmed there were no uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 05/10/2020 | £5k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 06/01/2011 | £6k | Voluntary & Community sector mediation project |