LEGEND ON THE BENCH

Registered charity 1205392 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also registered in Scotland as SC053241 (OSCR)

We provide suicide support benches in local and private areas and parks, with helpline numbers for those in need.

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Latest income
£178k
Latest spending
£135k
Registered
2023
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £84,872 for the year ended 30th July 2025, with total unrestricted funds carried forward reaching £84,872. The trustees confirm that reserves are managed responsibly to support bench installations, noting that funds are only committed once secured. The charity maintains sufficient liquidity to cover its current operations and pipeline approvals.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: Donations (100% of income)
Donations received 177,888
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Legend on the Bench - Someone is always listening (matched by registered charity number).

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
30/07/2025£178k£135k
30/07/2024£70k£28k

Common questions

Is LEGEND ON THE BENCH financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £84,872 for the year ended 30th July 2025, with total unrestricted funds carried forward reaching £84,872. The trustees confirm that reserves are managed responsibly to support bench installations, noting that funds are only committed once secured. The charity maintains sufficient liquidity to cover its current operations and pipeline approvals. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.