PEOPLE SPEAK UP LTD
People Speak Up is a social, arts & health, mental health and well-being organisation based in The Ffwrnes Fach, The Old Zion Chapel in Llanelli and works across South West Wales. We offer training, volunteering, workshops, one to one be-friending and events for individuals and communities to find their voice.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £13,234 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total net reserves from £128,479 to £115,245. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern, noting that projects are only committed to when funding is available. Unrestricted reserves stood at £91,690, which is below the stated policy target of three months of unrestricted expenditure.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity's policy on reserves is to keep a minimum in general funds to run the organisation for 3 months.” — page 6
Trustees
- Abbie Elizabeth Hudson
- Jacquelin Marie Davies
- Rana Galal Almawazini
- Stuart Harries
- Summar Jade Ackery
- Yvonne Frances Hutchinson-Ruff
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £422k | £435k |
| 31/03/2024 | £402k | £407k |
| 31/03/2023 | £387k | £295k |
| 31/05/2022 | £208k | £207k |
Common questions
Is PEOPLE SPEAK UP LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £13,234 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total net reserves from £128,479 to £115,245. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern, noting that projects are only committed to when funding is available. Unrestricted reserves stood at £91,690, which is below the stated policy target of three months of unrestricted expenditure. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds PEOPLE SPEAK UP LTD?
Funders whose own accounts filings name PEOPLE SPEAK UP LTD as a grant recipient include BARCHESTER HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION, THE ARCHER TRUST, THE OAKDALE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| BARCHESTER HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £2k | Creative home delivery service for this small charity aiming to improve the lives of vulnerable elderly people. |
| THE ARCHER TRUST | FY2023 | £2k | Charitable activities |
| THE OAKDALE TRUST | FY2023 | £1k | |
| THE ARCHER TRUST | FY2024 | £1k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 02/11/2020 | £1k | "#15 Square Stories" |