ZEPHYR'S
Providing support for bereaved families in Nottinghamshire following pregnancy loss or the death of a baby or child. We support anyone who has experienced loss, from early gestation to the death of an older child, with activities including peer support, specialist bereavement counselling, creative and holistic therapies, information sharing, books and resources.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity made a surplus for the year ended 31 March 2025, with unrestricted funds increasing from £20,586 to £23,261. The trustees report satisfaction with the financial position, noting improved success in securing grants and generating over £10,000 through match-funding campaigns. The charity continues to rely on community fundraising and grant income to support its specialist bereavement services.
What the accounts disclose
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (15/04/2024)
- Received assets from another charity (15/04/2024)
Trustees
- Raymond Patrick Fisherchair
- Gemma Lewis
- Nicholas Matthew Arthur Lawford
- Shamara Sadler
- Trina O'Driscoll
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £76k | £62k |
| 31/03/2024 | £46k | £49k |
| 31/03/2023 | £51k | £25k |
Common questions
Is ZEPHYR'S financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity made a surplus for the year ended 31 March 2025, with unrestricted funds increasing from £20,586 to £23,261. The trustees report satisfaction with the financial position, noting improved success in securing grants and generating over £10,000 through match-funding campaigns. The charity continues to rely on community fundraising and grant income to support its specialist bereavement services. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds ZEPHYR'S?
Funders whose own accounts filings name ZEPHYR'S as a grant recipient include THE THOMAS FARR CHARITY, J N DERBYSHIRE TRUST, THE CHARLES LITTLEWOOD HILL TRUST, THE JESSIE SPENCER TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE THOMAS FARR CHARITY | FY2023 | £5k | |
| J N DERBYSHIRE TRUST | FY2025 | £3k | |
| THE THOMAS FARR CHARITY | FY2024 | £3k | |
| THE CHARLES LITTLEWOOD HILL TRUST | FY2025 | £1k | |
| THE JESSIE SPENCER TRUST | FY2023 | £500 | |
| THE THOMAS FARR CHARITY | FY2025 | £0 | Donations made during the year |
| THE CHARLES LITTLEWOOD HILL TRUST | FY2024 | £0 | Other |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 28/04/2025 | £15k | Unrestricted Funding |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/06/2024 | £20k | Zephyr's Bereavement Counselling service |