INTERNATIONAL FOOD INFORMATION SERVICE (IFIS PUBLISHING)
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net outgoing resource of £426,427, significantly impacted by a one-off planning gain payment of £540,305 and reduced expenditure. Per the trustees' report, the accumulated unrestricted fund remains negative at (£503,124) due to a large pension scheme deficit, although liquidity is described as favourable with over £3.2 million in investments and cash balances.
What the accounts disclose
“The accumulated fund is currently (£503,124) which is considered an appropriate level due to the long-term nature of the potential pension liabilities.”
“IFIS Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary undertaking of IFIS Publishing, dormant since 1 April 1991.” — page 8
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Colin Dennischair
- Colleen Thompson Shannon
- Ian Noble
- Michael John Griffiths
- Predrag Pavlicic
- WEIBIAO ZHOU
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £2.2m | £1.9m |
| 31/03/2024 | £1.8m | £2.0m |
| 31/03/2023 | £1.7m | £2.1m |
| 31/03/2022 | £1.8m | £2.0m |
| 31/03/2021 | £1.8m | £2.3m |
Common questions
Is INTERNATIONAL FOOD INFORMATION SERVICE (IFIS PUBLISHING) financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a net outgoing resource of £426,427, significantly impacted by a one-off planning gain payment of £540,305 and reduced expenditure. Per the trustees' report, the accumulated unrestricted fund remains negative at (£503,124) due to a large pension scheme deficit, although liquidity is described as favourable with over £3.2 million in investments and cash balances. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Collards.