AEGIS TRUST
To work towards the prediction, prevention and ultimately the elimination of genocide for the benefit of humanity primarily through research, education and the dissemination of information and advice.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds free reserves of £637,868, which is significantly above its stated policy target of approximately £150,000. The trustees report a stable financial position with unrestricted funds well above restricted funds, leading to the conclusion that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence.
What the accounts disclose
“The number of employees who received total employee benefits over £60,000 were as follows: £90,000 to £99,999 1” — page 24
“The number of employees who received total employee benefits over £60,000 were as follows: £90,000 to £99,999 1” — page 24
“Key grants included £1,201,538 from the Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA)” — page 6
“Our reserves policy is to have free reserves to meet obligations for at least three months key operating costs for unrestricted activity. Based on our budget for fiscal year 2024 this is approximately £150,000.” — page 6
“Champion Humanity Enterprises (CHE) is entrusted with some of the operating activities of the Kigali Genocide Memorial and operates as a new entity registered in Rwanda.” — page 28
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/06/2024)
Trustees
- JENNY LISA HELENA OHLSSONchair
- BOSCO MANZI KAYIHURA
- Dr JAMES MICHAEL SMITH CBE
- Dr RAHEL KASSAHUN MESKELE
- Merv Chia
- RACHAEL D CERROTTI
- Ruth W Messinger
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | — | — |
| 30/06/2024 | £3.2m | £3.0m |
| 30/06/2023 | £2.7m | £2.7m |
| 30/06/2022 | £2.6m | £2.2m |
| 30/06/2021 | £2.2m | £2.1m |
Common questions
Is AEGIS TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds free reserves of £637,868, which is significantly above its stated policy target of approximately £150,000. The trustees report a stable financial position with unrestricted funds well above restricted funds, leading to the conclusion that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Azets Audit Services.
What does the highest-paid employee of AEGIS TRUST earn?
Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £90,000 - £99,999 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds AEGIS TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name AEGIS TRUST as a grant recipient include THE CHILLAG FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE CHILLAG FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £8k | |
| THE CHILLAG FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £3k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| PROJECT GIVING BACK | 1 | £444k |
| The Goldsmiths' Foundation | 1 | £30k |
| BRITISH HIV ASSOCIATION | 1 | £25k |
| PILKINGTON CHARITIES FUND | 1 | £24k |
| THE MARTIN BOWLEY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £20k |
| THE ANNANDALE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £11k |
| THE WOODWARD CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| FRAZER TRUST | 1 | £8k |
Charities like this
- GENESIS AMERICA (UK) LIMITED
- ABG TRUST FUND
- THE A. H. TRUST
- THE MAGENI TRUST
- T. A. G. TRUST LTD
- ARIEL TRUST LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEGIS TRUST | £3.2m | £90,000 - £99,999 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GENESIS AMERICA (UK) LIMITED | £1.1m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ABG TRUST FUND | £178k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| THE A. H. TRUST | £359k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE MAGENI TRUST | £145k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| T. A. G. TRUST LTD | £191k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |