children, families, young people and adults supported in 2024–25
Year to 31 March 2025
Impact, in the charity’s own figures
The chair and chief executive described a harder funding year: fewer multi-year grants, tighter streams, and more families under cost-of-living pressure. The commitment they published was to stay local and person-centred.
new registrations that year
felt welcome and included
were highly likely to recommend EASE
income to 31 March 2025
expenditure in the same year
Who came
Of the 1,183 people supported, the impact report counts 681 adults, 247 children under 5, and 255 children over 5. 163 people used two or more services each week. Reach grew by more than 25%.
64% of new registrations had heard of EASE by word of mouth. 21% came through social media or promotional material. 15% were referred by another service.
What changed
91% felt the service was person-centred. 89% said taking part made a positive difference. 87% felt less isolated. 93% felt safe. 77% were extremely satisfied, up 17 points. 75% made friends in the community.
Advice work helped clients claim £102,098 more income. 87% felt more in control of finances, housing, or debt.
“I’m very pleased with this group, specially with the lady that leads the group. She makes me feel welcome… This group is very important for kids and parents.”
Stay and play, impact report 2024–25“I have been able to process bereavement. I have learnt to be assertive and have increased my self-esteem.”
Refresh Project, 1:1 coaching“I was very depressed and lonely, since I started sewing class I am happy and looking forward for next lesson.”
Sewing classMoney
Charity Commission figures for the year ending 31 March 2025: income £474,625, expenditure £381,408, including £60,800 from one government contract. Four trustees. Six volunteers. No trustee remuneration. No trading subsidiary.
