DAY ONE TRAUMA SUPPORT
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £593,581 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total incoming resources of £2,373,885. Per the trustees' report, free reserves totalled £792,258, which is slightly above the stated policy target of £285,000. The auditor confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“There were two employees (2024- two) who received total employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) of more than £60,000.” — page 31
“There were two employees (2024- two) who received total employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) of more than £60,000.” — page 31
“the reserves policy of Day One, which has been approved by the Trustees, states that we should aim to hold a minimum of 2.5 months of salaries plus 1 month’s other expenditure, based on running costs. This figure is £285,000 for the year ending 31 March 2025”
Year-over-year changes
- Employees paid over £60,000: 1 (FY2023) → 2 (FY2025).
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Lucy Nickson — CEO
- Amy Bond — Director of Operations
- Jen Murgatroyd — Director of Income and Engagement
- Emily Smith — Director of Finance and Resources
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- David Ross Hay
- Dr Anthony John Howard
- Dr Louise Johnson
- Heather Kathleen McLellan
- Jamie Rhind
- Julie Claire Kendall
- Katherine Bratt-Farrar
- Mark O'Donnell
- Prof. Philip Gartside Turner
- Simon Morrow
- Tony Peter Gardiner
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £2.4m | £1.8m |
| 31/03/2024 | £1.1m | £1.1m |
| 31/03/2023 | £604k | £981k |
| 31/03/2022 | £1.3m | £669k |
Common questions
Is DAY ONE TRAUMA SUPPORT financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £593,581 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total incoming resources of £2,373,885. Per the trustees' report, free reserves totalled £792,258, which is slightly above the stated policy target of £285,000. The auditor confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by TC Group.
What does the highest-paid employee of DAY ONE TRAUMA SUPPORT earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £60,001 - £70,000 band, and 2 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds DAY ONE TRAUMA SUPPORT?
Funders whose own accounts filings name DAY ONE TRAUMA SUPPORT as a grant recipient include IRWIN MITCHELL CHARITIES FOUNDATION, PILKINGTON CHARITIES FUND.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| IRWIN MITCHELL CHARITIES FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £188k |
| PILKINGTON CHARITIES FUND | FY2025 | £10k |
| PILKINGTON CHARITIES FUND | FY2023 | £6k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE CRUCIBLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £165k |
| The Greaves & Withey Foundation | 1 | £100k |
| ENERGISE ME | 1 | £11k |
| CANTIACORUM FOUNDATION | 1 | £1k |