CHESTER SEXUAL ABUSE SUPPORT SERVICE CIO
Chester Sexual Abuse Support Service transforms the lives of survivors of sexual violence and abuse, through free specialist counselling, telephone supportline, LiveChat and groupwork. In partnership with others, we reach survivors within under-represented communities, developing new ways of working. Our outreach work challenges the attitudes and behaviour that lead to sexual violence.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ceased operating on January 31st, 2025, and formally closed on March 31st, 2025. Per the trustees' report, the charity finished the financial year with no assets and zero unrestricted reserves. The filing notes a pending Employment Tribunal claim and a suspension of the dissolution process by the Charity Commission.
What the accounts disclose
“The CSASS closed its financial accounts on March 31st 2025 with no assets.”
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (04/04/2024)
Trustees
- Dr Dawn Llewellyn
- Hannah Georgious
- Joe Gavin
- Lorraine Pate
- Professor David Clough
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £161k | £199k |
| 31/03/2024 | £163k | £187k |
Common questions
Is CHESTER SEXUAL ABUSE SUPPORT SERVICE CIO financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ceased operating on January 31st, 2025, and formally closed on March 31st, 2025. Per the trustees' report, the charity finished the financial year with no assets and zero unrestricted reserves. The filing notes a pending Employment Tribunal claim and a suspension of the dissolution process by the Charity Commission.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 01/08/2023 | £65k | Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Fund |
| UK government | 15/09/2022 | £24k | Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Fund 2019-2023 (4 month extension) |
| UK government | 15/09/2022 | £45k | Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Fund |