Sandy Bear Children's Bereavement Charity
Sandy Bear strengthen the emotional health and well-being of young people aged 0-25 (and their families) in the lead up to and following a bereavement. We aim to reduce emotional difficulties in childhood and the prevalence of mental illness in later life that can result in a decreased quality of life, poorer educational attainment, social and health problems and increased vulnerability.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £41,392 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £271,292 to £229,900. The trustees acknowledge a challenging financial climate and increased costs for the coming year, noting that unrestricted reserves of £167,740 equate to four months of operational costs, which is below their stated policy target of six months. Despite the deficit, the independent examiner confirmed that accounting records were kept and the accounts accord with those records.
What the accounts disclose
“Grants Children's Bereavement Service 318,789” — page 17
“The level of the unrestricted free reserve at the end of the financial year ending 31st March 2025 amounted to £167,740 which based on total expenditure for the year ended 31st March 2025 equates to four months operational costs.” — page 10
“The next financial year we know will be challenging in sustaining existing provision with the additional constraints of increased National Insurance, rises in utilities and other costs associated with delivering services to our beneficiaries; and with the challenging financial climate in which we operate.” — page 9
“During the year, donations totalling £43,733 were received from Valero Energy. One of the Charity's Trustees, Mr S Thornton, is also a senior member of Valero Energy.” — page 22
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (09/09/2025)
Trustees
- Andrew Michael Copsonchair
- MARGARET ANDREA MAUD FARMER
- NINA LOUISE PHILPOTT
- Oliver James Riley
- Rhys Matthias Buckley
- Sarah Jean Wickham-Hancock
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £454k | £495k |
| 31/03/2024 | £305k | £291k |
| 31/03/2023 | £365k | £208k |
| 31/03/2022 | £155k | £99k |
| 31/03/2021 | £122k | £94k |
Common questions
Is Sandy Bear Children's Bereavement Charity financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £41,392 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £271,292 to £229,900. The trustees acknowledge a challenging financial climate and increased costs for the coming year, noting that unrestricted reserves of £167,740 equate to four months of operational costs, which is below their stated policy target of six months. Despite the deficit, the independent examiner confirmed that accounting records were kept and the accounts accord with those records. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 08/09/2025 | £25k | Millionaire Street 2025 09w2 Year 1 |
| Postcode Lottery | 25/11/2024 | £25k | Multi year funding year 3 |
| Postcode Lottery | 22/11/2023 | £25k | Multi year funding year 2 |
| Postcode Lottery | 03/10/2022 | £25k | Multi year funding |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/11/2021 | £100k | Sandy Bear Children's Bereavement Group - Kids and Cubs |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 06/03/2020 | £10k | Sandy Cubs |