SUSSEX INTERPRETING SERVICES
The improvement of public service delivery and service access for BME individuals, by providing efficient & effective community interpreting and translation services
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted free reserves held at 31 March 2025 were £97,489, which is below the charity's stated policy target of three months of unrestricted expenditure. Despite this, the trustees and auditors confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, with a net income surplus of £22,371 for the year.
What the accounts disclose
“The number of employees whose employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) exceeded £60,000 was: 2025 2 £70,001 - £80,000” — page 25
“The number of employees whose employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) exceeded £60,000 was: 2025 2” — page 25
“Trustees and CEOs have established a reserves policy in line with Charity Commission guidance whereby the unrestricted funds not committed or invested in tangible fixed assets held by the charity should be 3 months of resources expended.” — page 9
“The only Related Party transaction is the payment to a Trustee for Interpreting Services referred to in the Trustees' Remuneration and Benefits note.” — page 28
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Dr Fawzia Zaidichair
- Amal Cashin
- Carole Eva Blomme
- John William Reading
- Millie Sharmila McDevitt
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £1.6m | £1.6m |
| 31/03/2024 | £1.5m | £1.5m |
| 31/03/2023 | £1.3m | £1.2m |
| 31/03/2022 | £1.0m | £969k |
| 31/03/2021 | £769k | £811k |
Common questions
Is SUSSEX INTERPRETING SERVICES financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted free reserves held at 31 March 2025 were £97,489, which is below the charity's stated policy target of three months of unrestricted expenditure. Despite this, the trustees and auditors confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, with a net income surplus of £22,371 for the year. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Chariot House Limited.
What does the highest-paid employee of SUSSEX INTERPRETING SERVICES earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £70,001 - £80,000 band, and 2 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds SUSSEX INTERPRETING SERVICES?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SUSSEX INTERPRETING SERVICES as a grant recipient include THE SUSSEX COMMUNITY FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE SUSSEX COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £10k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ROSCA TRUST | 1 | £132k |
| THE TOY TRUST | 1 | £86k |
| THE OPENWORK FOUNDATION | 1 | £20k |
| THE MRS SMITH AND MOUNT TRUST | 1 | £7k |
| THE MILLS CHARITY | 1 | £5k |
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- SUTTON BOROUGH CITIZENS' ADVICE BUREAUX
- WEST ITCHEN COMMUNITY TRUST LIMITED
- Safe Steps
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSSEX INTERPRETING SERVICES | £1.6m | £70,001 - £80,000 | 2 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SUSSEX COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION | £4.9m | £70,001 - £80,000 | 1 | above | — | no doubt |
| SUTTON BOROUGH CITIZENS' ADVICE BUREAUX | £1.9m | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| WEST ITCHEN COMMUNITY TRUST LIMITED | £396k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Safe Steps | £1.7m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| MOSAIC 1898 LTD | £2.2m | £80,001 - £90,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |