How Does The #LoveSAH Crowdfunder Support a Sustainable Future For The Long-term?

You’ve been wondering…

“How Does #LoveSAH Support a Sustainable Future for the long-term?”

We’ve had a few questions/concerns about whether launching our crowdfunder means St Anne’s House isn’t financially sustainable long-term, so we wanted to take a moment to share what we’re doing behind the scenes to build a stronger, more secure future.

Here are just a few of the steps we’ve already taken to improve our financial sustainability:

– We’ve renegotiated our gas contract to secure a better rate — saving us £13,299 per year (a 42% reduction compared to last year).

– We’re working with City Leap on energy-saving measures that will cut our energy bills significantly each year through simple, effective changes.

– We’ve embedded Full Cost Recovery into all our funding applications — meaning core costs are now factored into every grant we receive, helping build a more financially resilient organisation.

– We’ve also invested in better security, aiming to prevent further break-ins — an unexpected and rare cost that we don’t foresee being a regular part of our budget.

These are just a few of the actions we’re taking to make St Anne’s House more sustainable — and we’re confident that with continued community support and long-term tenure in place, we’re moving towards a much stronger financial model.

Thank you for believing in what we do.