NEW CHAPTERS
New Chapters, based in Warwickshire, will provide a much-needed home for individuals who want to recover from drug and alcohol dependency. New Chapters will offer charity beds to those who would otherwise be unable to access private rehabilitation centres.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a surplus of £91,237, increasing its unrestricted reserves to £226,965. This reserve level meets the trustees' stated policy target of six months of planned expenditure (£225,000). The accounts are prepared on a going concern basis, though trustees note uncertainty regarding the ability to raise future funds.
What the accounts disclose
“The amounts paid to Ms McKinnon during the financial year were £32,587 (2024 £26,070) with pension contributions of £790 (2024 £626).”
“New Chapters has established a reserves policy whereby the unrestricted funds not committed or invested in tangible fixed assets held by the charity should ideally be at least 6 months of planned expenditure. Projected expenditure for 2025/26 is £450,000 and therefore reserves of £225,000 should be targeted.” — page 6
“The Trustees consider that the principal uncertainty regarding going concern relates to the ability to raise funds.” — page 11
“During the year the charity received donations from trustees with a total value of £40,240” — page 13
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (19/09/2023)
- Received assets from another charity (06/12/2022)
Trustees
- JEREMY SNOAD
- Jonathan Richard Cuningham Selby
- Matthew Over
- Rebecca Clarke
- Sue Bluteau
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £428k | £339k |
| 31/03/2025 | £297k | £206k |
| 31/03/2024 | £68k | £29k |
| 31/03/2023 | £98k | £947 |
Common questions
Is NEW CHAPTERS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a surplus of £91,237, increasing its unrestricted reserves to £226,965. This reserve level meets the trustees' stated policy target of six months of planned expenditure (£225,000). The accounts are prepared on a going concern basis, though trustees note uncertainty regarding the ability to raise future funds. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of NEW CHAPTERS earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £32,587 band.
Who funds NEW CHAPTERS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name NEW CHAPTERS as a grant recipient include THE KING HENRY VIII ENDOWED TRUST, WARWICK, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARYS LEAMINGTON PRIORS, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST NICHOLAS WARWICK.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE KING HENRY VIII ENDOWED TRUST, WARWICK | FY2025 | £5k | Town Share Grant |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARYS LEAMINGTON PRIORS | FY2023 | £4k | Grants for UK and overseas mission |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARYS LEAMINGTON PRIORS | FY2022 | £1k | Grants for education, including ministry training |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARYS LEAMINGTON PRIORS | FY2025 | £900 | Grants for UK and overseas mission |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARYS LEAMINGTON PRIORS | FY2024 | £201 | Grants for UK and overseas mission |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST NICHOLAS WARWICK | FY2025 | £200 | Charitable Donations from St Nicholas |