LESBIAN, GAY AND BISEXUAL ANTI - VIOLENCE AND POLICING GROUP
Registered charity 1077384 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as GALOP
Galop is the UK's leading lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans* (LGBT) anti-violence and abuse charity. We make life safe, just and fair for LGBT people. We give advice and support to people who have experienced biphobia, homophobia, transphobia, sexual violence and domestic abuse, and we work to improve the way the our communities can get help.
Causes: Education/training · The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives · Economic/community Development/employment · Human Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity · Other Charitable Purposes · website · Get email alerts
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a net surplus of £17,706 for the year, with total unrestricted free reserves standing at £911,699. The trustees report that the charity has managed a small surplus in the last four financial years and exercises prudent financial management despite a challenging climate. However, the restricted funds show a deficit of £141,268, indicating that specific project funding was insufficient to cover related expenditures.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Highest-paid employee band: £60,001 - £70,000 — below the median for charities its size (£70k)
“One employee received emoluments of more than £60,000 during the year (2024: two employees), receiving employee benefits within the range of £60,001 to £70,000” — page 33
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Employees paid over £60,000: 1
“One employee received emoluments of more than £60,000 during the year (2024: two employees), receiving employee benefits within the range of £60,001 to £70,000” — page 33
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts audited by Bourner Bullock. Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Year-over-year changes
- Top pay band moved from £80,001 - £90,000 (FY2024) to £60,001 - £70,000 (FY2025).
- Employees paid over £60,000: 2 (FY2024) → 1 (FY2025).
Comparing this charity’s FY2024 and FY2025 accounts as analysed by this site.
Public-sector contracts awarded
From the official Contracts Finder and Find a Tender notices (supplier matched by exact registered name). Contract income is distinct from grants.
Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook · instagram
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Cost of raising funds
£180k
Reported reserves equal ~2.6 months of spending — below the median for charities its size (median 4.8 months; benchmarks).
Per its annual return, largest income source: Charitable activities (92% of income) — components as reported reconcile to the return’s total income; not from the accounts narrative.
Per its annual return, cost of raising funds: 4.0% of total income — below the median for charities its size (5.2%) (benchmarks).
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (22/07/2026) — per the register’s event history; asset transfers typically record mergers or reorganisations.
- Lenna Cumberbatch-Nicholschair
- Benn Vaughan
- Kingsley Macey
- Natasha Walker
- Sally Louise Barnes
- Sandeep Jha
- Simon Nigel Hall
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Northern Ireland · Scotland · Throughout England And Wales
Income and spending
Common questions
Is LESBIAN, GAY AND BISEXUAL ANTI - VIOLENCE AND POLICING GROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a net surplus of £17,706 for the year, with total unrestricted free reserves standing at £911,699. The trustees report that the charity has managed a small surplus in the last four financial years and exercises prudent financial management despite a challenging climate. However, the restricted funds show a deficit of £141,268, indicating that specific project funding was insufficient to cover related expenditures. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Bourner Bullock.
What does the highest-paid employee of LESBIAN, GAY AND BISEXUAL ANTI - VIOLENCE AND POLICING GROUP 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 LESBIAN, GAY AND BISEXUAL ANTI - VIOLENCE AND POLICING GROUP?
Funders whose own accounts filings name LESBIAN, GAY AND BISEXUAL ANTI - VIOLENCE AND POLICING GROUP as a grant recipient include GOWLING WLG (UK) CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
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Government & lottery funding
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