HEAR TOGETHER
Hear Together is a registered charity dedicated to supporting people with hearing loss in Nottingham & Derby. We work with children and adults through community activities, providing support with hearing technology and professional training. Our vision is that everyone lives well with hearing loss and fulfils their unique potential.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds decreased from £52,274 to £27,885 due to a net expenditure of £24,389. The trustees report that the charity faced a risk of closure before the end of 2025 but anticipates receiving a bequest in June 2025 to continue operations. The reserves policy targets maintaining three to six months of expenditure, and the current unrestricted balance is below the lower end of this target.
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 between three and six month’s expenditure.” — page 5
Trustees
- HILARY CLAIRE PAGE
- JULIE MATHER
- NICHOLAS TEDD
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £27k | £52k |
| 31/03/2024 | £34k | £46k |
| 31/03/2023 | £24k | £36k |
| 31/03/2022 | £16k | £39k |
| 31/03/2021 | £124k | £25k |
Common questions
Is HEAR TOGETHER financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds decreased from £52,274 to £27,885 due to a net expenditure of £24,389. The trustees report that the charity faced a risk of closure before the end of 2025 but anticipates receiving a bequest in June 2025 to continue operations. The reserves policy targets maintaining three to six months of expenditure, and the current unrestricted balance is below the lower end of this target. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds HEAR TOGETHER?
Funders whose own accounts filings name HEAR TOGETHER as a grant recipient include THE JONES 1986 CHARITABLE TRUST, THE FORRESTER FAMILY TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE JONES 1986 CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £125k | Welfare of the Elderly |
| THE FORRESTER FAMILY TRUST | FY2024 | £10k | Smaller Grants |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 28/07/2020 | £4k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |