VOLUNTEERING IN HEALTH
Volunteering in Health is a social prescribing health and wellbeing charity based in the local hospital. We support lonely, isolated people in Teignmouth, Dawlish and Chudleigh in South Devon mainly through 1:1 home visits to help empower people to take more control over their own health and wellbeing. Our volunteers support with transport to medical appointments, administration and befriending.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a net income surplus of £7,047 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income of £206,243 against total expenditure of £199,196. Free reserves stood at £113,538, which is above the stated policy target of £90,000. The accounts were prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“Total income 111,725 94,518 206,243” — page 10
“The policy of the charity is that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific purpose should be maintained at £90,000.” — page 7
Funders the charity credits
- Teignbridge Lottery
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (21/02/2020)
Trustees
- Alwyn Roberts Hartchair
- ANN MEYRICK
- Alison Hinch
- Lauren Wade
- Richard Ash
- Richard Winterton
- Sue Maclean
- Werner Coetzee
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £206k | £199k |
| 31/03/2024 | £185k | £192k |
| 31/03/2023 | £211k | £229k |
| 31/03/2022 | £191k | £230k |
| 31/03/2021 | £171k | £185k |
Common questions
Is VOLUNTEERING IN HEALTH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a net income surplus of £7,047 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income of £206,243 against total expenditure of £199,196. Free reserves stood at £113,538, which is above the stated policy target of £90,000. The accounts were prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds VOLUNTEERING IN HEALTH?
Funders whose own accounts filings name VOLUNTEERING IN HEALTH as a grant recipient include THE CLARE MILNE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE CLARE MILNE TRUST | FY2024 | £10k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/06/2026 | £20k | Recruitment and employment of Volunteer Co-ordinator |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 26/01/2024 | £20k | Volunteer Engagement |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/02/2013 | £8k | Reminiscence Therapy Workshops |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 12/10/2010 | £179k | Bridging the Gap |