THE FACIAL SURGERY RESEARCH FOUNDATION - SAVING FACES
Saving Faces aims to reduce the incidence of oral cancers, injury and disfigurement by leading and promoting research into the prevention, causes and treatment of these conditions. We fund the National Facial, Oral and Oculoplastic Research Centre, the National Head and Neck Audit, a patient-to-patient helpline, the Saving Faces Diagnostic Advice Service, PhD studentships and clinical fellowships.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £475,602, an increase from the previous year's £461,120. The trustees report no material uncertainty regarding going concern, noting adequate resources for the foreseeable future despite risks from a challenging economic climate. The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme with no disclosed deficit.
What the accounts disclose
“The reserves policy is regularly reviewed as well as the reserves level.”
Funders the charity credits
- Cancer Research UK
- Elliott Bernerd
- Robbie and Lisa Tchenguiz
Trustees
- ELLIOTT BERNERDchair
- Atul Setia
- Austen Smith
- JAMES PATRICK MAGENNIS
- MIKE SIMPSON
- PETER HARDEE
- SIMON BENTLEY
- SIMON HOLMES
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £195k | £181k |
| 30/06/2024 | £332k | £163k |
| 30/06/2023 | £120k | £170k |
| 30/06/2022 | £202k | £168k |
| 30/06/2021 | £152k | £287k |
Common questions
Is THE FACIAL SURGERY RESEARCH FOUNDATION - SAVING FACES financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £475,602, an increase from the previous year's £461,120. The trustees report no material uncertainty regarding going concern, noting adequate resources for the foreseeable future despite risks from a challenging economic climate. The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme with no disclosed deficit. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE FACIAL SURGERY RESEARCH FOUNDATION - SAVING FACES?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE FACIAL SURGERY RESEARCH FOUNDATION - SAVING FACES as a grant recipient include ARIMATHEA CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARIMATHEA CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £500 | |
| ARIMATHEA CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £400 |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE EDWARD CADBURY CHARITABLE TRUST | 3 | £21k |
| THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED | 2 | £25k |
| THE JOHN COATES CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £10k |
| THE REED FOUNDATION | 1 | — |
| THE VTCT FOUNDATION | 1 | £377k |
| ARMED FORCES COVENANT FUND | 1 | £300k |
| THE ADRIAN SWIRE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £100k |
| HIGHWAY ONE TRUST | 1 | £70k |
Charities like this
- CHANGING FACES
- BRITISH ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
- MOUTH CANCER FOUNDATION LIMITED
- ASSOCIATION FOR THE GLOBAL ADVANCEMENT OF ENT SURGERY AND HEAD AND NECK CANCER RESEARCH
- Oracle Head and Neck Cancer UK Limited
- THE BRITISH ASSOCIATION OF HEAD AND NECK ONCOLOGISTS
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE FACIAL SURGERY RESEARCH FOUNDATION - SAVING FACES | £195k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHANGING FACES | £1.3m | — | 2 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BRITISH ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS | £895k | £70,001 - £80,000 | 1 | above | — | no doubt |
| MOUTH CANCER FOUNDATION LIMITED | £114k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ASSOCIATION FOR THE GLOBAL ADVANCEMENT OF ENT SURGERY AND HEAD AND NECK CANCER RESEARCH | £105k | — | 0 | below | — | noted |
| Oracle Head and Neck Cancer UK Limited | £648k | — | — | unclear | — | material uncertainty |