PRISCILLA BACON LODGE SUPPORT GROUP
Assisting to improve the quality of life for those in need.
Objects
TO RELIEVE PEOPLE WHO ARE SUFFERING FROM ANY CHRONIC OR TERMINAL ILLNESS OR ANY DISABILITY OR DISEASE ATTRIBUTABLE TO LIFE LIMITING ILLNESSES PARTICULARLY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY PROMOTING SPECIALIST PALLIATIVE CARE SERVICES AND ADVICE AT NHS AND OTHER FACILITIES IN NORFOLK AND TO SUPPORT THE FAMILIES OF SUCH PERSONS IN SUCH WAYS AS THE TRUSTEES SHALL FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a net surplus of £8,546 for the year, with total unrestricted net assets standing at £28,410. The trustees report that the charity is moving towards a full merger with the Priscilla Bacon Hospice Norfolk and a winding-up of the Support Group as an independent charity, with all assets being transferred. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention requiring further attention for a proper understanding of the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“It is envisaged that that 2025 will be the last full year of PBLSG accounts, moving towards a full merger with PBH and a winding-up of the Support Group as an independent charity, with all assets being transferred.” — page 1
Policies the charity declares
- Conflicting interests
- Investment
- Risk management
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2025
- Volunteers: 4
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2024
- Volunteers: 4
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2023
- Volunteers: 20
- Grant-making is its main activity
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (06/09/2023)
- Received assets from another charity (25/04/2023)
Trustees
- PHILIP ROSS NORTONchair
- Christopher John DUGDALE
- KATHERINE BARBARA ANETTS
- Pamela Beatrice Evans
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £59k | £50k |
| 31/12/2024 | £10k | £458k |
| 31/12/2023 | £63k | £398k |
| 31/12/2022 | £181k | £106k |
| 31/12/2021 | £209k | £1.9m |
Common questions
Is PRISCILLA BACON LODGE SUPPORT GROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a net surplus of £8,546 for the year, with total unrestricted net assets standing at £28,410. The trustees report that the charity is moving towards a full merger with the Priscilla Bacon Hospice Norfolk and a winding-up of the Support Group as an independent charity, with all assets being transferred. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention requiring further attention for a proper understanding of the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds PRISCILLA BACON LODGE SUPPORT GROUP?
Funders whose own accounts filings name PRISCILLA BACON LODGE SUPPORT GROUP as a grant recipient include MILLS AND REEVE CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MILLS AND REEVE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £1k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| JOHN PEARCE FOUNDATION | 1 | £949k |
| THE TONY AND SHEELAGH WILLIAMS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £226k |
| BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £211k |
| LILIAN FRANCES HIND BEQUEST (TRUSTEES OF LADY HIND) | 1 | £59k |
| THE KIRBY LAING FOUNDATION | 1 | £50k |
| ANNE FRENCH MEMORIAL TRUST | 1 | £50k |
| THE GEOFFREY WATLING CHARITY | 1 | £50k |
| BOLTON TOGETHER | 1 | £30k |
Charities like this
- Priscilla Bacon Hospice Charity
- GOSPEL SUPPORT
- Connection Support
- BOLTON SOLIDARITY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
- THE PANTRY FOR BLACON
- EGGLESCLIFFE COMMUNITY CENTRE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRISCILLA BACON LODGE SUPPORT GROUP | £59k | — | — | unclear | — | noted |
| Priscilla Bacon Hospice Charity | £2.3m | £70,001 - £80,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GOSPEL SUPPORT | £48k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Connection Support | £10.1m | — | 0 | within | 0.6% | no doubt |
| BOLTON SOLIDARITY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION | £338k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PANTRY FOR BLACON | £180k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |