SIMON SAYS CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE'S BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT CIO
Simon Says supports children and young people in Hampshire when an important person in their life has died or is dying. This includes:- telephone support - monthly support groups across the county- written information and resources- support to schools and other professionalsSimon Says were first registered as an unincorporated charity (no 1088746) in 2001 and became a CIO on 1/11/21
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income decreased to £162,890 from £176,552 in the prior year, while total expenditure was £205,080, resulting in a net deficit for the period. Despite this, the charity maintains unrestricted reserves of £167,451, which the trustees report represents 11.1 months of budgeted expenditure, exceeding their stated policy target of six months. The filing confirms the charity is prepared on a going concern basis with adequate resources for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“The level of reserves target has been set to a limit of six month's core operational costs.” — page 10
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (07/02/2023)
Trustees
- Dr Dave Smithchair
- Harry Jennings
- Kerry Hearsey
- Martyn Berrett
- Michael Johnston
- Samantha Bateman
- Stephen Williams
- Tom Stanley
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £163k | £205k |
| 31/12/2024 | £217k | £234k |
| 31/12/2023 | £215k | £158k |
| 31/12/2022 | £301k | £112k |
Common questions
Is SIMON SAYS CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE'S BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT CIO financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income decreased to £162,890 from £176,552 in the prior year, while total expenditure was £205,080, resulting in a net deficit for the period. Despite this, the charity maintains unrestricted reserves of £167,451, which the trustees report represents 11.1 months of budgeted expenditure, exceeding their stated policy target of six months. The filing confirms the charity is prepared on a going concern basis with adequate resources for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds SIMON SAYS CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE'S BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT CIO?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SIMON SAYS CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE'S BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT CIO as a grant recipient include THE EDWINA MOUNTBATTEN AND LEONORA CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION, ARDONAGH COMMUNITY TRUST, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST BARNABAS, SWANMORE.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE EDWINA MOUNTBATTEN AND LEONORA CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £5k | To support production of bereavement support material |
| ARDONAGH COMMUNITY TRUST | FY2025 | £5k | Mental health |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST BARNABAS, SWANMORE | FY2024 | £154 | By donations from Barnaby's |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 31/01/2020 | £188k | Simon Says Support Groups |