LONDON CATALYST
To act as a catalyst through a programme of grant making, to include:- (1) providing grants to agencies best placed to distribute one-off grants to people in need; and (2) projects tackling unmet health needs and the affects of poverty.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £85,475 for the year, driven by a shortfall in investment income relative to withdrawals used for grants and administration. However, the charity holds unrestricted free reserves of £16,931,237, which significantly exceed its stated target cash reserve of 2% of the portfolio value. The trustees and auditors confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Employees earning £60,000 - £70,000 is one (2024: one).” — page 27
“Employees earning £60,000 - £70,000 is one (2024: one).” — page 27
“The target cash reserve is 2% of the asset value of the portfolio to ensure seamless operation and grant making, and this target was met at the year end.”
Year-over-year changes
- Employees paid over £60,000: 0 (FY2024) → 1 (FY2025).
Trustees
- Dr Naureen Bhattichair
- Alice Groux
- Anna Grey
- Catherine Jane Hill
- DANNY DALY
- Dela Glevey
- Emma Whitby
- Martha Gusack Limburg
- Matthew Ross Wildlake Wilson
- Nicholas Durack
- Rebecca Rittner
- Scott Joseph Matthews
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £401k | £486k |
| 31/12/2024 | £279k | £481k |
| 31/12/2023 | £340k | £477k |
| 31/12/2022 | £283k | £484k |
| 31/12/2021 | £253k | £430k |
Common questions
Is LONDON CATALYST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £85,475 for the year, driven by a shortfall in investment income relative to withdrawals used for grants and administration. However, the charity holds unrestricted free reserves of £16,931,237, which significantly exceed its stated target cash reserve of 2% of the portfolio value. The trustees and auditors confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by BUZZACOTT AUDIT LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of LONDON CATALYST earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £60,001 - £70,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| M B FOUNDATION (ALSO KNOWN AS MOSSAD HORAV MOSHE ARYEH HALEVY) | 1 | £490k |
| THE NUFFIELD FOUNDATION | 1 | £246k |
| THE KNIGHTLAND FOUNDATION | 1 | £80k |
| THE DULVERTON TRUST | 1 | £40k |
| SWEATY BETTY FOUNDATION | 1 | £37k |
| SF FOUNDATION | 1 | £33k |
| JUSTICE FOR JOURNALISTS FOUNDATION | 1 | £19k |
| BOOKER PRIZE FOUNDATION | 1 | £18k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LONDON CATALYST | £401k | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | above | — | no doubt |
| CATALYST SUPPORT LIMITED | £5.2m | £90,001 - £100,000 | — | below | — | no doubt |
| CAUSEWAY EDUCATION LTD | £772k | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| ENGLISH PEN | £663k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| INCORPORATED CHURCH INSTITUTE, UPPER TOOTING | £145k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| INVESTREAM CHARITABLE TRUST | £153k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |