CENTRE FOR EFFECTIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION LIMITED
The objects for which the company is established ("the Objects") are to promote, for the benefit of the public in the United Kingdom, Europe and throughout the World, the use of conciliation, mediation, adjudication and other methods and procedures for effective dialogue and the management of conflict between individuals and/or organisations where this will enhance outcomes or avoid or reduce the
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income fell by 21.8% to £7,959,000 while expenditure fell by 16.4% to £8,619,000, resulting in a net deficit for the year. Per the trustees' report, the overall reserve position has decreased, with free reserves falling to £684,000, which is below the stated policy target range of £407k-£1,221k.
What the accounts disclose
“The number of employees, including directors, whose emoluments, excluding pension contributions, exceeded £60,000 were as set out in the table below.” — page 28
“Consumer adjudication services 3,854” — page 19
“Travel expenses totalling £297 were reimbursed to Hannah Tumpel.” — page 35
“These activities are conducted through wholly owned subsidiaries, CEDR Services Limited and Independent Sector Complaints Adjudication Service Limited.” — page 4
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- John-Paul Azzi — Head of Dispute Resolution
- Katy Jones — Senior CRA
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Christopher Alexander Collie
- David Scott Storey
- Hannah Tumpel
- James Drummond Smith
- Kyle Robert Williams
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £8.0m | £8.6m |
| 31/03/2024 | £10.2m | £10.3m |
| 31/03/2023 | £10.1m | £10.3m |
| 31/03/2022 | £9.8m | £9.9m |
| 31/03/2021 | £9.3m | £8.2m |
Common questions
Is CENTRE FOR EFFECTIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income fell by 21.8% to £7,959,000 while expenditure fell by 16.4% to £8,619,000, resulting in a net deficit for the year. Per the trustees' report, the overall reserve position has decreased, with free reserves falling to £684,000, which is below the stated policy target range of £407k-£1,221k. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Moore Kingston Smith LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| DAVID & RUTH LEWIS FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £426k |
| THE PEARS FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £280k |
| THE HUMANITARIAN TRUST | 1 | £65k |
| THE FORTE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £60k |
| LARA ATKIN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £60k |
| THE RAYNE TRUST | 1 | £45k |
| THE ALAN AND BABETTE SAINSBURY CHARITABLE FUND | 1 | £40k |
| THE FUNDING NETWORK | 1 | £23k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CENTRE FOR EFFECTIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION LIMITED | £8.0m | — | 15 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CIVIL MEDIATION COUNCIL LIMITED | £246k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CENTRE FOR PEACEFUL SOLUTIONS | £1.2m | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CONCORDIS INTERNATIONAL TRUST | £732k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WANDSWORTH MEDIATION SERVICE | £103k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CALM MEDIATION | £589k | — | 0 | below | — | noted |