FROM ME TO YOU
Education through workshops, discussion presentations, writing groups and working with companies to raise awareness of the charity.Production and distribution of material to enable and empower people to connect through writing Maintaining an up-to-date website and on-line presence to educate and connect. Distributing letters to hospitals and chemotherapy day clinics.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased to £93,615, exceeding the previous year's £72,441, while total income remained stable at £71,593. The trustees report that reserves are maintained to ensure core activities can continue during unforeseen periods and to cover additional expenses, with a plan for investment over the coming years. The independent examiner confirmed that the accounts comply with applicable regulations and no matters caused concern regarding the preparation of the financial statements.
What the accounts disclose
“reserves are maintained at a level which ensures that From Me to You’s core activity can continue during a period of unforeseen activity; the ability to provide funds which can be designated at short notice to projects in the event of a perceived need; the ability to cover additional management, administration, fundraising and volunteer expenses where necessary; a proportion of reserves are maintained in a readily accessible form” — page 9
Funders the charity credits
- Expedia
Trustees
- Edward Macfarlanechair
- Alison Burgin
- Anne Glover James
- Elizabeth Kentish
- Francesca Smith
- Kareena Miller
- Lesley Anne Jepson
- Nathan Sean Nicholas
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £72k | £50k |
| 31/12/2023 | £72k | £64k |
| 31/12/2022 | £30k | £32k |
| 31/12/2021 | £40k | £18k |
| 31/12/2020 | £41k | £13k |
Common questions
Is FROM ME TO YOU financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased to £93,615, exceeding the previous year's £72,441, while total income remained stable at £71,593. The trustees report that reserves are maintained to ensure core activities can continue during unforeseen periods and to cover additional expenses, with a plan for investment over the coming years. The independent examiner confirmed that the accounts comply with applicable regulations and no matters caused concern regarding the preparation of the financial statements. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 04/08/2020 | £8k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |