GIVINGWORKS
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves fell to £64,236, which is below the trustees' stated policy target of three months of unrestricted charitable expenditure. The charity reported a net movement in funds of -£332,827, driven by charitable expenditure exceeding income, though the auditor confirmed no material uncertainties exist regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees aim to maintain free reserves in unrestricted funds at a level equivalent to approximately three months of unrestricted charitable expenditure.” — page 6
“Heather Sandy, the wife of Neil Sandy, a Trustee of the charity, was paid £14,421 in the year for consultancy, administration and accounting services (2024 - £14,136).” — page 26
“During the year £6,000 (2024: £600) was paid to William Sandy for marketing consultancy services. William Sandy is the son of Neil Sandy, a trustee of the charity.” — page 26
“Heather Sandy, the wife of Neil Sandy, a Trustee of the charity, was paid £14,421 in the year for consultancy, administration and accounting services (2024 - £14,136).” — page 26
“During the year £6,000 (2024: £600) was paid to William Sandy for marketing consultancy services. William Sandy is the son of Neil Sandy, a trustee of the charity.” — page 26
“Heather Sandy, the wife of Neil Sandy, a Trustee of the charity, was paid £14,421 in the year for consultancy, administration and accounting services (2024 - £14,136).” — page 26
“During the year £6,000 (2024: £600) was paid to William Sandy for marketing consultancy services. William Sandy is the son of Neil Sandy, a trustee of the charity.” — page 26
“Heather Sandy, the wife of Neil Sandy, a Trustee of the charity, was paid £14,421 in the year for consultancy, administration and accounting services (2024 - £14,136).” — page 26
“During the year £6,000 (2024: £600) was paid to William Sandy for marketing consultancy services. William Sandy is the son of Neil Sandy, a trustee of the charity.” — page 26
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/07/2025)
Trustees
- NEIL SANDY
- Peter John Spencer
- Ritchie Douglas MacDonald
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £1.4m | £1.7m |
| 31/07/2024 | £1.9m | £1.7m |
| 31/07/2023 | £2.0m | £2.0m |
| 31/07/2022 | £1.7m | £1.4m |
| 31/07/2021 | £556k | £345k |
Common questions
Is GIVINGWORKS financially healthy?
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves fell to £64,236, which is below the trustees' stated policy target of three months of unrestricted charitable expenditure. The charity reported a net movement in funds of -£332,827, driven by charitable expenditure exceeding income, though the auditor confirmed no material uncertainties exist regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Levicks Audit Services Limited.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| NPT Transatlantic Limited | 1 | £30.9m |
| HOLMFIELD CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £202k |
| BEIS MENACHEM CHABAD LUBAVITCH | 1 | £102k |
| THE MURIEL AND GERSHON COREN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £80k |
| B K CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £72k |
| THE JMCMRJ SORRELL FOUNDATION | 1 | £50k |
| CML - CHEVRAS MO'OZ LADOL | 1 | £21k |
| YESHIVAS LUBAVITCH MANCHESTER | 1 | £20k |