LECHEIRIS - A SPARK IN THE DARK TRUST
TO RELIEVE NEEDS OF FAMILIES AND CARERS WHO ARE CARING FOR SOMEONE WITH A SERIOUS ILLNESS BY OFFERING RESPITE, PRINCIPALLY (BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY) THROUGH THE PROVISION OF SUPPORT GROUPS AND DAY TRIPS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated total income of £37,227 against expenditure of £19,020, resulting in a net surplus for the year. The trustees report total reserves of £23,976, with unrestricted funds at £623, and confirm that resources are adequate to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to aproximately three month’s expenditure.” — page 4
Trustees
- Hersh Leib Tunkchair
- Jacob Jakobovits
- Meyer Rapaport
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/11/2025 | £37k | £19k |
| 30/11/2024 | £11k | £19k |
| 30/11/2023 | £26k | £43k |
| 30/11/2022 | £3k | £41k |
| 30/11/2021 | £25k | £41k |
Common questions
Is LECHEIRIS - A SPARK IN THE DARK TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated total income of £37,227 against expenditure of £19,020, resulting in a net surplus for the year. The trustees report total reserves of £23,976, with unrestricted funds at £623, and confirm that resources are adequate to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds LECHEIRIS - A SPARK IN THE DARK TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name LECHEIRIS - A SPARK IN THE DARK TRUST as a grant recipient include SKIPTON BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SKIPTON BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £2k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/01/2025 | £20k | Move & Mend Pilates |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/02/2023 | £10k | Heal and hope |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/07/2021 | £10k | Helping Long Covid Sufferers |
| UK government | 22/06/2020 | £10k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |