RIPPLES OF COMPASSION
The charity supports bereaved parents through providing access to therapy/counselling free of charge; activities/services to help them remember their child that has died; and activities to help them remember to look after their emotional well-being. We support children with cancer and life limiting conditions and their families by providing gifts and activities whilst receiving treatment.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £2,007 for the year ended 31 December 2024, compared to a deficit in the previous year. Per the trustees' report, total reserves amounted to £20,256, comprising £3,214 in free reserves, £10,000 in designated funds, and £7,042 in restricted funds. The trustees confirmed that the charity is prepared on a going concern basis, confident it can meet financial obligations for at least 12 months.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees have reviewed the reserves of the Trust and consider this level of free reserves to be appropriate to enable the Trust to continue its activities. As at 31 December 2024 total reserves amounted to £20,256 (2023: £18,249) including restricted funds of £7,042 (2023: £5,665) and designated funds of £10,000 to ensure sufficient contingency for continuation of existing parents bereavement therapy. Leaving £3,214 free reserves.” — page 13
“During the year, one of the trustees was reimbursed expenses totalling £365 (2023: £3,216) in relation to costs incurred in providing charity activities which were not able to be directly funded from the charity’s bank account.” — page 20
Trustees
- Fiona Corlesschair
- Carolyn Delyth Watson
- Matthew Longley
- Samuel Davis
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £53k | £51k |
| 31/12/2023 | £35k | £40k |
| 31/12/2022 | £33k | £41k |
| 31/12/2021 | £15k | £16k |
| 31/12/2020 | £38k | £17k |
Common questions
Is RIPPLES OF COMPASSION financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £2,007 for the year ended 31 December 2024, compared to a deficit in the previous year. Per the trustees' report, total reserves amounted to £20,256, comprising £3,214 in free reserves, £10,000 in designated funds, and £7,042 in restricted funds. The trustees confirmed that the charity is prepared on a going concern basis, confident it can meet financial obligations for at least 12 months. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds RIPPLES OF COMPASSION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name RIPPLES OF COMPASSION as a grant recipient include THE BARBARA WARD CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE BARBARA WARD CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £4k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/04/2024 | £19k | Bereavement Support for Parents and Siblings (England) |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/03/2022 | £9k | Bereavement Support for Parents and Siblings |
| UK government | 23/07/2020 | £6k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |