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Cry In The Dark

The primary beneficiaries are 22 young adults with special needs at Casa Lumina Romania. For whom this is their home. It is a model in the region for the care of those with special needs.Children's Hospice Lumina for children with terminal or life limiting illness and base for community palliative care services in the Bacau region Romania.Working in Ukraine helping those displaced by the war

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Activities & Mission

The primary beneficiaries are 22 young adults with special needs at Casa Lumina Romania. For whom this is their home. It is a model in the region for the care of those with special needs.Children's Hospice Lumina for children with terminal or life limiting illness and base for community palliative care services in the Bacau region Romania.Working in Ukraine helping those displaced by the war

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£325,807
Latest Expenditure
£244,116

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 74.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 74.9%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£325,807
£244,1160 / 11
2024
£192,098
£181,3250 / 35
2023
£183,000
£242,0000 / 5
2022
£235,787
£213,1560 / 16
2021
£214,907
£168,1720 / 3

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Frequently asked questions about Cry In The Dark

What does Cry In The Dark do?

The primary beneficiaries are 22 young adults with special needs at Casa Lumina Romania. For whom this is their home. It is a model in the region for the care of those with special needs.Children's Hospice Lumina for children with terminal or life limiting illness and base for community palliative care services in the Bacau region Romania.Working in Ukraine helping those displaced by the war

How much income did Cry In The Dark report in 2025?

Cry In The Dark reported total income of £326k and reported expenditure of £244k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Cry In The Dark registered as a charity?

Cry In The Dark was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 September 1998 as charity number 1071517. It has been registered for 28 years.

Who runs Cry In The Dark?

Cry In The Dark is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Cry In The Dark operate?

Cry In The Dark operates across 2 areas: Romania and Ukraine.

Is Cry In The Dark a registered charity?

Yes — Cry In The Dark is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1071517.

Details

Address
26 Winterbourne Gardens
Elmstead
COLCHESTER
CO7 7FG
Registration Date
14 September 1998
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3952369
Charity Number
1071517

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Trustees

Catherine Lasky
Dr Louise Chanarin
ELAINE LINDA CORNWALL NNEB
Stanley Harrison

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