JEN'S SPECIAL PLACE
Jen's Special Place provides a safe space every month for young people and their families to grieve. This is where bereaved young people can meet other bereaved young people and peer to peer support is encouraged.During these sessions we support young people in expressing their grief and exploring their feelings through play/games as well as arts and crafts.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased to £60,896, supported by a net increase in bank/cash of £26,114. The trustees note that reserves are currently healthy, though no formal reserves policy is in place, only a suggestion to aim for three months of running costs. The charity relies on individual giving, business donations, and grants to cover its core running costs.
What the accounts disclose
“Legacy Donation £19,641” — page 7
“At this present time there is no finance reserves policy in place, but have suggested that the charity should aim to keep 3 months running costs at all time”
“Person Paid Amount Details Related Party & Relationship J Akers- Jacklin £5,808 Wages P Akers - Mother”
Funders the charity credits
- People's Postcode Lottery
- Postcode Community Trust
Trustees
- Sarah Louise Hopkinschair
- Deborah Jane Kershaw
- Emily Ruth Goodhand
- Pauline Ann Akers
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £51k | £25k |
| 31/03/2024 | £22k | £8k |
| 31/03/2023 | £13k | £8k |
| 31/03/2022 | £8k | £6k |
Common questions
Is JEN'S SPECIAL PLACE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased to £60,896, supported by a net increase in bank/cash of £26,114. The trustees note that reserves are currently healthy, though no formal reserves policy is in place, only a suggestion to aim for three months of running costs. The charity relies on individual giving, business donations, and grants to cover its core running costs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds JEN'S SPECIAL PLACE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name JEN'S SPECIAL PLACE as a grant recipient include THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BOTTESFORD WITH ASHBY IN THE DIOCESE OF LINCOLN.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BOTTESFORD WITH ASHBY IN THE DIOCESE OF LINCOLN | FY2023 | £390 | |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BOTTESFORD WITH ASHBY IN THE DIOCESE OF LINCOLN | FY2023 | £150 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 30/06/2024 | £5k | Millionaire Street 2024 05w1 |