Sebastian's Action Trust
Analysis
Sebastian's Action Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Surrey. It was registered in March 2013, 13 years ago. Its declared purposes cover the advancement of health or saving of lives, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 08339436). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Sebastian's Action Trust reported income of £800k and spending of £1.4m, spending 176% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income fell from £1.4m to £800k (-42%), an average of -13% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income dropped by 44%. Over the whole period it spent 121% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Sebastian's Action Trust sits at the 88th percentile: it is larger than about 88% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 93rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Parents 1st UK (£800k), Rural Community Council (Leicestershire and Rutland) (£802k) and The Pelican Centre Ltd (£800k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 42%, trading 36% and investments 2.2%. Charitable activities took 61% of spending and raising funds 38%. Reserves of £377k would cover about 3 months of spending at that rate. It employed 24 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 42%
- Trading 36%
- Investments 2.2%
- Other 20%
In the charity's own words
We support families of children with life-limiting conditions, aged 0-19, from point of diagnosis, through treatment and beyond, by listening and responding to their unmet need.Our holistic model of care provides fully accessible respite breaks for families living in the UK. We also provide outreach support services to families living in Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Hamps, Surrey and Oxfordshire.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Parents 1st UK | Essex | £800k |
| Rural Community Council (Leicestershire and Rutland) | Hinckley | £802k |
| The Pelican Centre Ltd | Manchester | £800k |
| The Grand Charity | London | £804k |