FAMILIES OUT LOUD
Registered charity 1189345 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register
Families Out Loud gives relief and assistance to adults and young people (aged 13-17) in need in Wiltshire, who are actively affected by the misuse of, principally, alcohol and drugs, by a family member or friend by providing them with support, counselling and advice either in person or on-line.
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted reserves increased to £63,099, representing approximately five months of expenditure, which is below the stated policy target of six months. The charity reported a net income increase to £32,111 and expanded its client base to 274 individuals, indicating operational growth despite the reserves being slightly under the internal target.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: 6 months of expenditure (held: £63k)
“Our reserves policy aims to increase this to 6 months in order to ensure we can continue to grow the charity and deal with any unexpected shortfalls in income or other events.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Families Out Loud (matched by registered charity number).
Funders the charity credits
Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).
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- Susanna Mary Brigdenchair
- Debra Hawley
- Kayleigh Malone
- Mark Richardson · trustee of 1 other charity
- Susan Lenihan · trustee of 1 other charity
- Tracy Monk
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Wiltshire
Income and spending
Common questions
Is FAMILIES OUT LOUD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted reserves increased to £63,099, representing approximately five months of expenditure, which is below the stated policy target of six months. The charity reported a net income increase to £32,111 and expanded its client base to 274 individuals, indicating operational growth despite the reserves being slightly under the internal target. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds FAMILIES OUT LOUD?
Funders whose own accounts filings name FAMILIES OUT LOUD as a grant recipient include THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR WILTSHIRE & SWINDON, ST. JAMES TRUST, MARTIN GEDDES CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
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