Frontline AIDS
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the Charity incurred a net expenditure of $0.8 million for the year ended 31 December 2024, driven by staff and charitable activity costs exceeding forecasts. Per the trustees' report, the Charity held $5 million in total funds at year-end, with $4.5 million in its General Fund, which exceeds the stated policy target range of $2.4 million to $3.9 million. The Trustees confirmed that the Charity has sufficient liquid funds to support its cash flow requirements and meet its obligations under all assessed scenarios.
What the accounts disclose
“The current general fund target range is $2.4m to $3.9m.”
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 02883774
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- John Plastow — Executive Director
- Professor Nana K Poku — Chair of the Board
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Trustees
- Abby Maxman
- Dr Joan Wanjiru Nyanyuki
- Maria Rhoda Piedra
- Maya Mungra
- Micheal Osabohien Ighodaro
- Pauline Maria Hayes
- Professor Nana Poku
- Purnima Mane
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £16.0m | £16.6m |
| 31/12/2023 | £13.8m | £14.6m |
| 31/12/2022 | £13.3m | £14.1m |
| 31/12/2021 | £15.2m | £15.1m |
| 31/12/2020 | £18.9m | £18.6m |
Common questions
Is Frontline AIDS financially healthy?
The accounts state that the Charity incurred a net expenditure of $0.8 million for the year ended 31 December 2024, driven by staff and charitable activity costs exceeding forecasts. Per the trustees' report, the Charity held $5 million in total funds at year-end, with $4.5 million in its General Fund, which exceeds the stated policy target range of $2.4 million to $3.9 million. The Trustees confirmed that the Charity has sufficient liquid funds to support its cash flow requirements and meet its obligations under all assessed scenarios. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Crowe U.K. LLP.
Who funds Frontline AIDS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name Frontline AIDS as a grant recipient include THE ELTON JOHN AIDS FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE ELTON JOHN AIDS FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £1.8m |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| DAVID & RUTH LEWIS FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £1.9m |
| THE ORR MACKINTOSH FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £195k |
| PEGASUS | 1 | £150k |
| THE TOLKIEN TRUST | 1 | £145k |
| THE MARK ANTHONY TRUST | 1 | £50k |
| THE MANOUKIAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £46k |
| EDUCATE A CHILD - INTERNATIONAL | 1 | £35k |
| ALLAN AND NESTA FERGUSON CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | 1 | £15k |