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the newick distress trust

The charity supports children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, and the general public. The Newick Distress Trust is a registered charity whose purpose is the prevention or relief of poverty. It delivers its work by making grants to individuals. The charity is based in Lewes and operates in East Sussex.


This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

The Trust made a total of 55 (2033:49) grants in 2024 averaging £244 (2023:£310).A very high proportion were to single parent families struggling to pay bills for essential costs of living and unforeseen expenditure.2024 saw a 59% decrease (2023-67% increase) in donations and a 9% (2023:19%) decrease in grants.A very successful appeal for funds was made in April 2025.

Fundraising

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£8,785
Latest Expenditure
£13,478

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 153.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 153.4%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2023£18,622£14,8000 / 0
2022£11,933£12,5050 / 0
2021£13,406£9,6620 / 0
2020£20,875£19,2380 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers