Sexual and Reproductive Health Matters (SRHM)
To produce and distribute an international journal and other publications on sexual and reproductive health and rights. To hold seminars, conferences and workshops on these topics.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £50,388 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total income falling to £292,885 from £548,049 in the prior year. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £248,422, which is above the stated policy target of £80,000, though the charity faces a material uncertainty regarding future funding.
What the accounts disclose
“The total employee benefits of the key management personnel were £150,926 (2023: £66,543). This is for Chief Executive and Editor in Chief who are paid as consultants.” — page 21
“The reserves policy was reviewed in 2024 and the minimum reserves level is currently set at £80,000 based on adequate costs to cover 6 months of core activities.” — page 9
“The trustees have concluded that there is a material uncertainty in relation to SRHM’s ability to remain a going concern due to the status of the future funding pipeline.” — page 13
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2023)
Trustees
- Jane Caroline Cottinghamchair
- Dr Caroline Wanjiku Kabiru
- Dr Onikepe Oluwadamilola Owolabi
- Julia Hussein
- Professor Gita Sen
- Professor Sofia Mary Gruskin
- Sarah Margaret Hodgson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £293k | £343k |
| 31/12/2023 | £548k | £314k |
| 31/12/2022 | £430k | £349k |
| 31/12/2021 | £110k | £347k |
| 31/12/2020 | £224k | £401k |
Common questions
Is Sexual and Reproductive Health Matters (SRHM) financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £50,388 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total income falling to £292,885 from £548,049 in the prior year. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £248,422, which is above the stated policy target of £80,000, though the charity faces a material uncertainty regarding future funding. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of Sexual and Reproductive Health Matters (SRHM) earn?
Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £150,001 - £160,000 band.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE MOHN WESTLAKE FOUNDATION | 1 | £1.0m |
| THE NUFFIELD FOUNDATION | 1 | £382k |
| THE PEARS FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £300k |
| OPTIGENE FOUNDATION | 1 | £238k |
| JOHN ELLERMAN FOUNDATION | 1 | £150k |
| THE DULVERTON TRUST | 1 | £105k |
| Tinsley Charitable Trust | 1 | £40k |
| HIGHWAY ONE TRUST | 1 | £35k |
Charities like this
- SEX MATTERS
- HORSHAM MATTERS LIMITED
- SHREWSBURY OPPORTUNITY GROUP
- PREGNANCY SICKNESS SUPPORT
- FULL FACT
- SHRIMAD RAJCHANDRA MISSION DHARAMPUR (UK)
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sexual and Reproductive Health Matters (SRHM) | £293k | £150,001 - £160,000 | 0 | unclear | — | material uncertainty |
| SEX MATTERS | £1.4m | £100,001 - £110,000 | 1 | below | — | no doubt |
| HORSHAM MATTERS LIMITED | £795k | — | 1 | above | — | no doubt |
| SHREWSBURY OPPORTUNITY GROUP | £109k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PREGNANCY SICKNESS SUPPORT | £284k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FULL FACT | £2.9m | — | — | within | — | no doubt |