THE PEEL INSTITUTE COMPANY
The Peel has been building a better Clerkenwell since 1898. Our vision is for a more Connected Community. We deliver a range of activities for children, young people and older people and support residents and social entrepreneurs to deliver activities.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net movement in funds of a deficit of £337,223 for the year, driven by a £124,797 operating deficit and £212,426 in investment losses. Despite this, the charity holds total unrestricted reserves of £8,725,047, with £386,999 in general funds, which the trustees describe as strong and sufficient to maintain a reserves policy of 12 months of unrestricted expenditure.
What the accounts disclose
“The number of employees who received renumeration more than £60,000 in the year was 1” — page 39
“The number of employees who received renumeration more than £60,000 in the year was 1” — page 39
“The Peel will maintain reserves equal to 12 months of unrestricted expenditure to cover working capital, funding shortfalls and unexpected costs.” — page 19
“An invoice for £100 was raised for room hire for Octopus Community Network Ltd of which Patrick Radcliffe is a director. (2024: none). There are no donations from related parties which are outside the normal course of business and no restricted donations from related parties.” — page 40
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (03/11/2020)
- Received assets from another charity (07/06/2019)
Trustees
- Rosie Allimonoschair
- Emma Hallinan
- Natasha Anderson
- Patrick Radcliffe
- Rosie Bridie Apperley
- Veran Patel
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £564k | £689k |
| 31/03/2024 | £511k | £717k |
| 31/03/2023 | £536k | £657k |
| 31/03/2022 | £498k | £515k |
| 31/03/2021 | £543k | £445k |
Common questions
Is THE PEEL INSTITUTE COMPANY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net movement in funds of a deficit of £337,223 for the year, driven by a £124,797 operating deficit and £212,426 in investment losses. Despite this, the charity holds total unrestricted reserves of £8,725,047, with £386,999 in general funds, which the trustees describe as strong and sufficient to maintain a reserves policy of 12 months of unrestricted expenditure. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Sayer Vincent LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of THE PEEL INSTITUTE COMPANY earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £60,001 - £70,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds THE PEEL INSTITUTE COMPANY?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE PEEL INSTITUTE COMPANY as a grant recipient include CRIPPLEGATE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRIPPLEGATE FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £20k | Islington Giving Food Fund |
| CRIPPLEGATE FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £500 | Islington Giving Islington Make it Happen Grants |
| CRIPPLEGATE FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £500 | Islington Giving Make It Happen |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/05/2020 | £10k | Connecting Clerkenwell |
| Sport England | 26/04/2019 | £6k | New football and dance clubs for Youth Club members |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/02/2019 | £10k | The Peel Social Club for Over 55s |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 08/12/2006 | £6k | Extravagant Acts for Older People |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/11/2004 | £3k | Structural Alterations to Sports Hall |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| GIVE A GIFT | 1 | £286k |
| FUSION21 FOUNDATION | 1 | £54k |
| MOSAIC CHURCH LIMITED | 1 | £19k |
| THE HOUSING ASSOCIATIONS' CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £18k |
| WESTWAY TRUST | 1 | £2k |
| THE KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA FOUNDATION | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- HATFIELD PEVEREL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
- PEPPER POT CENTRE
- PEBSHAM COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
- THE PELL CHARITABLE TRUST
- PEABODY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
- POPPLETON SCHOOL'S OUT CLUB
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE PEEL INSTITUTE COMPANY | £564k | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HATFIELD PEVEREL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION | £117k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PEPPER POT CENTRE | £292k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PEBSHAM COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION | £133k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PELL CHARITABLE TRUST | £249k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| PEABODY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | £9.0m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |