USHER KIDS UK
The advancement of the empowerment of children and young people (aged 0-25yrs) and their familiesliving with Usher syndrome in the UK, through the provision of support, information, connections andadvocacy
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £27,026, with a designated fund of £20,000 covering 3-4 months of operational costs. The trustees confirm there are no debts or deficits and express no uncertainty about the charity continuing as a going concern. The organization transitioned from a volunteer-only model to having two paid staff roles in 2024.
What the accounts disclose
“The reserves approach is documented in our Reserves Policy which is reviewed annually.” — page 10
Trustees
- Chloe Joyner
- Clare Watson
- Jonathan Mark Holloway
- Kathryn Ann Atkinson
- Laura Jane Ross
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £126k | £89k |
| 31/12/2024 | £70k | £85k |
| 31/12/2023 | £118k | £35k |
Common questions
Is USHER KIDS UK financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £27,026, with a designated fund of £20,000 covering 3-4 months of operational costs. The trustees confirm there are no debts or deficits and express no uncertainty about the charity continuing as a going concern. The organization transitioned from a volunteer-only model to having two paid staff roles in 2024. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds USHER KIDS UK?
Funders whose own accounts filings name USHER KIDS UK as a grant recipient include Fight for Sight, THE BARBARA WARD CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION, THE GROCERS' CHARITY.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fight for Sight | FY2025 | £29k | Social change grant |
| Fight for Sight | FY2024 | £20k | Resilience grant |
| THE BARBARA WARD CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £8k | |
| THE GROCERS' CHARITY | FY2024 | £5k | Disability |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/04/2026 | £20k | Usher Kids UK Summer Camp for 11-25 year olds |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/04/2025 | £20k | Usher Kids UK summer camp |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/08/2023 | £10k | Virtual resources for our community |
| Postcode Lottery | 01/05/2023 | £25k | Project Funding |