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EXPECT LTD

Registered charity 701331 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as SEFTON SUPPORT SERVICES LIMITED, SOUTH SEFTON MENTAL HEALTH HOUSING GROUP LIMITED

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Latest income
£7.8m
Latest spending
£7.8m
Registered
1989
Accounts read
FY2022

Financial health, per its FY2022 accounts

The accounts state that the group reported an operational deficit of £248k for the year ended 30 September 2022, primarily due to goodwill amortisation and the use of agency staff. Total unrestricted funds decreased to £2.5M from £2.7M in the prior year, with the trustees noting that financial sustainability remains a major risk but that sufficient working capital is maintained.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: 3 months running costs (held: £2.5m)
“The trustees wish to have 3 months running costs, based on the last 3 years general fund expenditure in case of a major problem or delays in payments from our funders.” — page 6
Per its FY2022 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts audited by Alexander Myerson & Co Limited. Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Expect Limited (matched by registered charity number).

Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)

Total income
£7.8m
Total spending
£7.8m
Cost of raising funds
£1.7m
Reserves (reported)
£1.7m
Employees
138

Reported reserves equal ~2.7 months of spending — below the median for charities its size (median 4.8 months; benchmarks).

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Trustees

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

Operates in: Bolton · Conwy · Denbighshire · Liverpool City · Sefton

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2025£7.8m£7.8m
30/09/2023£5.1m£5.5m
30/09/2022£5.3m£5.5m
30/09/2021£5.6m£5.9m
30/09/2020£6.0m£6.2m

Common questions

Is EXPECT LTD financially healthy?

The accounts state that the group reported an operational deficit of £248k for the year ended 30 September 2022, primarily due to goodwill amortisation and the use of agency staff. Total unrestricted funds decreased to £2.5M from £2.7M in the prior year, with the trustees noting that financial sustainability remains a major risk but that sufficient working capital is maintained. Its FY2022 accounts were audited by Alexander Myerson & Co Limited.