CRITICAL SUPPORT
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves have increased to £254,683, which the trustees describe as representing two months of operational costs. The charity reports a net income of £49,294 for the year, driven by a significant rise in donations and legacies to £592,034. While the charity aims to hold between three and eight months of operating costs in reserves, the current level is below this stated target.
What the accounts disclose
“we aim to hold between 3-8 months Operational costs in reserves going forwards.”
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 28/02/2025)
Trustees
- Niall Barrettchair
- Anton Truter
- Demelza Jones
- Janneke Diemel
- Leonie Cooper
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 28/02/2025 | £592k | £543k |
| 28/02/2024 | £520k | £489k |
Common questions
Is CRITICAL SUPPORT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves have increased to £254,683, which the trustees describe as representing two months of operational costs. The charity reports a net income of £49,294 for the year, driven by a significant rise in donations and legacies to £592,034. While the charity aims to hold between three and eight months of operating costs in reserves, the current level is below this stated target. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds CRITICAL SUPPORT?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CRITICAL SUPPORT as a grant recipient include PETER STORMONTH DARLING CHARITABLE TRUST, MERTON VOLUNTARY SERVICE COUNCIL.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PETER STORMONTH DARLING CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £2k | |
| MERTON VOLUNTARY SERVICE COUNCIL | FY2025 | £2k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/05/2026 | £19k | New Routes to Zero Waste |