SEW POSITIVE
Sew Positive tackles health inequalities and social exclusion in Cambridge - the UK's most unequal city. Our goal is engaged communities of adults and families, using creative sewing, upcycling and mending to improve creativity, mental or physical health and togetherness in a circular economy. Services include Men's Hems, Sewcialise and Social Prescribing for Increased Self-Management of Health.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a net income of £2,526 for the year, resulting in total unrestricted and restricted funds of £14,990. The trustees maintain a reserves policy targeting three months of expenditure, though the current balance is significantly below this target. The charity reports no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“minimum reserve equivalent to three months expenditure”
Trustees
- Alison Pritchard
- Daniel Murton
- Elke Heidrun Taylor
- Jane Webber
- Ruth Laslett
- Theodoros Panagiotidis
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £64k | £73k |
| 31/03/2025 | £50k | £47k |
| 31/03/2024 | £40k | £47k |
| 31/03/2023 | £42k | £27k |
| 31/03/2022 | £22k | £18k |
Common questions
Is SEW POSITIVE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a net income of £2,526 for the year, resulting in total unrestricted and restricted funds of £14,990. The trustees maintain a reserves policy targeting three months of expenditure, though the current balance is significantly below this target. The charity reports no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds SEW POSITIVE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SEW POSITIVE as a grant recipient include THE COLE CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE COLE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £2k | Personal and Community Empowerment |
| THE COLE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £1k | Personal and Community Empowerment |
| THE COLE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £1k | Personal and Community Empowerment |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/01/2026 | £205k | Threading Connection: Inclusive Creative Spaces for All |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/02/2025 | £20k | Sewcialise |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/03/2023 | £10k | Sew Positive Coronation; Eurovision and Sewcialise |