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Surviving Christmas

Also known as: Surviving Christmas (hastings and Rother District)

Each year, we organise a welcoming space over the two-day Christmas period, offering not just a meeting space but also meals, hospitality and essential services to individuals and families facing hardship. In addition to hospitality services, it undertakes the vital work of supplying, to those in need, hampers, filled with essentials and some treats.

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Activities & Mission

Each year, we organise a welcoming space over the two-day Christmas period, offering not just a meeting space but also meals, hospitality and essential services to individuals and families facing hardship. In addition to hospitality services, it undertakes the vital work of supplying, to those in need, hampers, filled with essentials and some treats.

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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£41,178
Latest Expenditure
£41,463

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 100.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 100.7%
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
£41,178
£41,4630 / 45
2024
£30,846
£31,0850 / 70
2023
£28,761
£27,3660 / 60
2022
£23,537
£29,9250 / 30
2021
£26,508
£24,5240 / 20

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Surviving Christmas

What does Surviving Christmas do?

Each year, we organise a welcoming space over the two-day Christmas period, offering not just a meeting space but also meals, hospitality and essential services to individuals and families facing hardship. In addition to hospitality services, it undertakes the vital work of supplying, to those in need, hampers, filled with essentials and some treats.

How much income did Surviving Christmas report in 2025?

Surviving Christmas reported total income of £41k and reported expenditure of £41k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Surviving Christmas registered as a charity?

Surviving Christmas was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 February 1994 as charity number 1033117. It has been registered for 32 years.

Who runs Surviving Christmas?

Surviving Christmas is governed by a board of 16 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Surviving Christmas operate?

Surviving Christmas operates in East Sussex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Surviving Christmas a registered charity?

Yes — Surviving Christmas is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1033117.

Details

Address
C/O HVA
Jackson Hall
Portland Place
Hastings
East Sussex
TN34 1QN
Registration Date
17 February 1994
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1033117
Charity Number
1033117

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Trustees

Adam Newington
Amanda Gillis
Angus Warwick Peters
Barry Elphick
Caroline Kennedy
Jan Murphy
LIONEL REGINALD PARR
Lorna Hilton
Megan Skinner
Also governs 1 other charity
Rebecca Hall
Samantha Louise Moss
Sara Elizabeth Patricia Fox-Peters
Stephen Alan Gillis
Susan Caroline Peck
Tina Friend
Trevor Morgan

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Surviving Christmas (hastings and Rother District)

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30 July 2026
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