PEPPER'S-A SAFE PLACE
Pepper's- A Safe Place supports the mental health and wellbeing of locals in Rutland and Melton mowbray. They provide social drop-in sessions to combat isolation and a range of therapeutic activities. Pepper's aims to bridge the gap between no support and clinical support. Their centres are run by staff and volunteers.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds £135,770 in unrestricted funds, which the trustees consider prudent against a policy target of six months' annual budget. The charity remains a going concern with sufficient resources to meet commitments over the next twelve months, despite a net expenditure for the year. The trustees acknowledge the unpredictability of funding streams and the importance of maintaining reserves to cover shortfalls.
What the accounts disclose
“We feel it is prudent to keep a maximum of six months of our annual budget in reserves.” — page 7
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (12/12/2024)
Trustees
- Ian Colin McKenziechair
- Lynn Alison Chaplar
- Lynne Elizabeth Jones
- Richard Hugh Clement White
- Roger David Wood
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £154k | £155k |
| 30/09/2024 | £137k | £119k |
| 30/09/2023 | £260k | £112k |
Common questions
Is PEPPER'S-A SAFE PLACE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds £135,770 in unrestricted funds, which the trustees consider prudent against a policy target of six months' annual budget. The charity remains a going concern with sufficient resources to meet commitments over the next twelve months, despite a net expenditure for the year. The trustees acknowledge the unpredictability of funding streams and the importance of maintaining reserves to cover shortfalls. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/02/2026 | £20k | Community mental health support |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/11/2024 | £19k | Community mental health support |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 26/09/2024 | £252k | Pepper's- A Safe Place |
| Postcode Lottery | 01/11/2023 | £25k | Unrestricted Funding |