MEDIATION PLUS
Mediation Plus provides conflict resolution services to those living in East and West Sussex, Brighton and Hove and elsewhere, to reduce the impact conflict has on individuals, families and communities. This is achieved using restorative approaches, primarily mediation, one to one support and training. Our services are independent, impartial and non judgmental and participation is voluntary.
Objects
(i) To promote for the public benefit in the area of East Sussex, West Sussex, Brighton and Hove and elsewhere, with a view to the preservation of public order, the provision of affordable, quality services directed towards mediation and conciliation between persons, organisations and groups who are involved in disputes or interpersonal conflicts where that dispute or conflict results from or may lead to acts of nuisance, vandalism, racial abuse or breach of the peace;(ii) To provide assistance through conciliation for couples and families in dispute or difficulty whose relationships appear to be breaking down, and where such relationships have already broken down, to support and help in the settlement of differences or potential differences(iii) To advance the education of the public in methods of mediation and other restorative practices and in particular the nature and causes of such disputes and means of managing them.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £12,894 for the year ended 31 March 2025, which was covered by accumulated reserves. Per the Treasurer's Report, unrestricted reserves stood at £53,033 against a stated policy target of £140,000 (representing six months of expenditure). The trustees confirmed the charity continues as a going concern with stable finances despite funding uncertainties.
What the accounts disclose
“Total income is recorded as £190,225 of Restricted funds and £73,705 of Unrestricted funds.”
“The Charity has a reserves policy in place that ensures that main operations can continue for a period of at least 6 months. This equates to £140,000 being 6 months of the Mediation Plus expenditure based on this set of Accounts.”
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (01/08/2024)
- Received assets from another charity (18/07/2023)
- Received assets from another charity (18/07/2023)
Trustees
- Jennifer Mary Danielschair
- Andrew Abaza
- Barbara Molog
- Caroline Adcock
- Catherine Nash
- Ian Saunders
- MARY LAVINIA LOCKE
- Patrick Farmer
- SUSAN REGI
- Susanna Rynehart
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £264k | £277k |
| 31/03/2024 | £210k | £208k |
Common questions
Is MEDIATION PLUS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £12,894 for the year ended 31 March 2025, which was covered by accumulated reserves. Per the Treasurer's Report, unrestricted reserves stood at £53,033 against a stated policy target of £140,000 (representing six months of expenditure). The trustees confirmed the charity continues as a going concern with stable finances despite funding uncertainties. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/03/2017 | £7k | Time2Talk in Lewes |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| MONDAY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £30k |
| BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £21k |
| SIR JEREMIAH COLMAN GIFT TRUST | 1 | £3k |
Charities like this
- THE BRIGHTON AND HOVE INDEPENDENT MEDIATION SERVICE
- CALM MEDIATION
- WANDSWORTH MEDIATION SERVICE
- CIVIL MEDIATION COUNCIL LIMITED
- CENTRE FOR PEACEFUL SOLUTIONS
- MEDIATION SURREY CIO
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEDIATION PLUS | £264k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE BRIGHTON AND HOVE INDEPENDENT MEDIATION SERVICE | £141k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CALM MEDIATION | £589k | — | 0 | below | — | noted |
| WANDSWORTH MEDIATION SERVICE | £103k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CIVIL MEDIATION COUNCIL LIMITED | £246k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CENTRE FOR PEACEFUL SOLUTIONS | £1.2m | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |