Our Reach and Impact
During 2023-2024, we made a significant difference in our community by helping 1,631 people, including children, spouses, and other dependants of our beneficiaries. We reached 296 beneficiaries and their dependants, providing them with essential financial help throughout the year.
Our empowerment efforts resulted in 225 new beneficiaries who benefited from our advice and holistic support services.
Mental Health Support
Mental health remained a crucial focus area, with 210 people receiving funded therapy through our partnerships with Anxiety UK and private therapists. This represents a substantial investment in the psychological wellbeing of our community.
Financial Assistance
We provided £1,315,042 in direct financial help during the year, distributed as follows:
- £1,062,343 in regular grants to help with ongoing living expenses
- £197,902 in one-off emergency grants to cover essential immediate costs
Why People Seek Our Help
Our support services address two primary needs:
- 47% of applications were for financial support
- 53% of applications were for mental health support
This nearly equal split demonstrates the comprehensive nature of the challenges facing our community and our commitment to addressing both financial hardship and mental health needs.
Financial Overview
While we generated income of £1,092,119 through investments, rental income, and donations, our commitment to meeting community needs resulted in expenditure of £2,472,767. We invested significantly beyond our annual income to ensure no one in need was turned away, drawing on our reserves to maintain this level of support.
This approach reflects our priority of maximizing impact when our community needs us most, though it highlights the importance of building sustainable funding streams for the future.
