GEORGIA'S VOICE
We aim to reduce the rate of suicide in young women in Cornwall aged 18-25, by highlighting the warning signs and with early intervention through our free support groups, building a support network, promoting wellness, and referrals to appropriate therapies/professional services.
Objects
FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, THE PRESERVATION AND PROTECTION OF GOOD PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH AMONG GIRLS AND WOMEN AGED 25 YEARS AND UNDER IN CORNWALL, IN PARTICULAR BY: (A) PROVIDING A NETWORK OF TRAINED VOLUNTEERS WHO ARE ABLE TO OFFER EMOTIONAL SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS IN DISTRESS, IN THE FORM OF TALKING THERAPY, SUPPORT GROUPS AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES, DESIGNED TO PROVIDE INFORMAL EARLY INTERVENTION TO MINIMISE ESCALATION OF MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS; (C) PROVIDING GRANTS OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ACCESS PROFESSIONAL COUNSELLING, THERAPY AND OTHER FORMS OF SUPPORT TO ASSIST IN RECOVERY AND REHABILITATION AS CONSIDERED NECESSARY AND APPROPRIATE; (B) PROVIDING A SIGNPOSTING SERVICE TO SUPPORT MENTAL HEALTH WELLBEING.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income was £206,094 against expenditure of £180,666, resulting in a net surplus for the period. The charity maintains a reserves policy target of £33,000, representing six months of running costs, and holds unrestricted cash funds of £35,081 at the year-end. An additional unrestricted grant of £28,000 was received after the year-end but excluded from these figures.
What the accounts disclose
“A reserve level of £33,000 is maintained to ensure operaion of the Charity for a 6 month period.” — page 8
“Sophie Alway’s name is also on the lease for The Charity shop, the lease started on 04/08/2021.” — page 2
“In April 2024 Georgia's Voice CIC was established to run the new café and 'walk in hub' for the Charity.” — page 7
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investment
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Funders the charity credits
- The Fore
- The National Lottery Community Fund
- Duchy Health Charity
- Azets Accountants Truro
- Roddas
- Impress Web
- Rotary Redruth
- BJ Press
- Watson Marlow
- Global
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (20/09/2024)
Trustees
- David Joseph Teasdale-Hugheschair
- Casandra Chavida Perez Perez
- Catriona Venner de Cortez
- Florence Alice Bate
- Julie Lusk
- Kora-Lee Holmes
- Mark Mackenzie
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/10/2025 | £206k | £181k |
| 31/10/2024 | £187k | £185k |
| 31/10/2023 | £108k | £95k |
| 31/10/2022 | £108k | £95k |
| 31/10/2021 | £84k | £46k |
Common questions
Is GEORGIA'S VOICE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income was £206,094 against expenditure of £180,666, resulting in a net surplus for the period. The charity maintains a reserves policy target of £33,000, representing six months of running costs, and holds unrestricted cash funds of £35,081 at the year-end. An additional unrestricted grant of £28,000 was received after the year-end but excluded from these figures. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/09/2025 | £20k | Georgia’s Voice – mental health support for young women in Cornwall |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 05/11/2021 | £10k | Georgia’s Voice Support Groups for Young Women in Cornwall |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOUNDATION | 1 | £119k |
| THE SAM AND BELLA SEBBA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £70k |
| GLOBAL DIALOGUE | 1 | £69k |
| THE JABBS FOUNDATION | 1 | £63k |
| The Goldsmiths' Foundation | 1 | £58k |
| THE EDWARD GOSTLING FOUNDATION | 1 | £50k |
| CHARLES PLATER TRUST | 1 | £45k |
| THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH MUSIC | 1 | £29k |
Charities like this
- YOUNG PEOPLE CORNWALL
- CORNWALL CARE LIMITED
- THE WOMEN'S CENTRE CORNWALL LTD
- WOMANKIND
- WOMEN’S HEALTH MATTERS
- FAITH AND VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS COALITION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEORGIA'S VOICE | £206k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| YOUNG PEOPLE CORNWALL | £1.9m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CORNWALL CARE LIMITED | £34.6m | — | 0 | unclear | — | not going concern |
| THE WOMEN'S CENTRE CORNWALL LTD | £2.7m | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| WOMANKIND | £749k | — | 1 | above | — | no doubt |
| WOMEN’S HEALTH MATTERS | £850k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |