HOLDING ON LETTING GO
Holding On Letting Go provides support to bereaved children, young people and their families, and those experiencing anticipatory grief in Kent, Medway and SE London. Holding On Letting Go has been established since 2003 under Charity No 1103835 and changed to a CIO on 25 August 2020. For previous financial information please apply to [email protected]
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net movement in funds of £6,577 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total unrestricted and restricted funds of £67,507. The trustees maintain a reserves policy targeting six months' running costs, which they confirm has been maintained during the year. The charity operates on a going concern basis with adequate resources for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees aim to maintain reserves equivalent to a minimum of six months’ running costs.” — page 6
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (13/10/2020)
Trustees
- Brian Charles Downtonchair
- Anita Turner
- Kate Trevelyan
- MARGARET GALLAGHER
- Sheena Bolland
- Stephanie Nicolson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £197k | £191k |
| 31/03/2024 | £122k | £197k |
| 31/03/2023 | £101k | £200k |
| 31/03/2022 | £257k | £200k |
| 31/03/2021 | £268k | £90k |
Common questions
Is HOLDING ON LETTING GO financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net movement in funds of £6,577 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total unrestricted and restricted funds of £67,507. The trustees maintain a reserves policy targeting six months' running costs, which they confirm has been maintained during the year. The charity operates on a going concern basis with adequate resources for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds HOLDING ON LETTING GO?
Funders whose own accounts filings name HOLDING ON LETTING GO as a grant recipient include THE OPENWORK FOUNDATION, THE ROGER DE HAAN CHARITABLE TRUST, CHAPMAN CHARITABLE TRUST, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST.AUGUSTINES, GILLINGHAM, KENT.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE OPENWORK FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £14k | Sponsored Grant |
| THE OPENWORK FOUNDATION | FY2021 | £10k | Sponsored Grant |
| THE OPENWORK FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £10k | Sponsored Grant |
| THE ROGER DE HAAN CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £2k | |
| THE ROGER DE HAAN CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £1k | Health and Welfare |
| CHAPMAN CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £1k | |
| CHAPMAN CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £1k | |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST.AUGUSTINES, GILLINGHAM, KENT | FY2024 | £581 | |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST.AUGUSTINES, GILLINGHAM, KENT | FY2023 | £539 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/10/2021 | £6k | Online Bereavement Cafe |
| UK government | 29/09/2020 | £10k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |