THE WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF SECURITY PROFESSIONALS CHARITABLE TRUST
The Worshipful Company of Security Profesionals Charitable Trust, is recognised as one of the official charities for the wider world of security. The Charity is proud to represent and safeguard the interests of the individuals who are currenltly or have been involved in the wider world of security.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total reserves increased to £1,032,221, with unrestricted general fund reserves at £947,787. The charity reported a net surplus of £4,443 for the year, driven by strong investment income and fundraising events, despite a decrease in the market value of its investment portfolio.
What the accounts disclose
“Investment income -£28,006, exceeding expectations.” — page 14
“The Charity's Reserves Policy is that, over the medium term, the value of the Reserves should be protected against inflation and used to generate funds each year to support the amount the Charity is able to donate to good causes.” — page 9
“At the year-end there was a balance owing to the Charity of £3,727 from the Worshipful Company of Security Professionals (2024: £NIL owed to the Charity). During the period the Charity received donations of £1,662 (2024 - £Nil) from the Worshipful Company of Security Professionals.” — page 28
“During the year Jane Knights BSc (Hons) ACA, the wife of a trustee, provided accountancy services to the charity totalling £3,350 (2024: £3,550). At the year end there was a balance owed by the charity to Jane Knights of £1,050 (2024: £1,050).” — page 28
“At the year-end there was a balance owing to the Charity of £3,727 from the Worshipful Company of Security Professionals (2024: £NIL owed to the Charity). During the period the Charity received donations of £1,662 (2024 - £Nil) from the Worshipful Company of Security Professionals.” — page 28
“During the year Jane Knights BSc (Hons) ACA, the wife of a trustee, provided accountancy services to the charity totalling £3,350 (2024: £3,550). At the year end there was a balance owed by the charity to Jane Knights of £1,050 (2024: £1,050).” — page 28
Trustees
- Ian Christopher Dyson CBE,QPM,DLchair
- Andrew Knights
- Billy Andrew Collier
- David Ward MBE CSyP
- Devon Alexandra Johnson
- John Davies
- Joseph Clayton McGee
- Michael Parker
- Morgan Sara Ely MSc, MSyl
- Nicolas Markantonis
- Robert Anthony Atkin MBE
- Wes Harper
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £80k | £110k |
| 30/06/2024 | £67k | £101k |
| 30/06/2023 | £66k | £88k |
| 30/06/2022 | £77k | £87k |
| 30/06/2021 | £70k | £78k |
Common questions
Is THE WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF SECURITY PROFESSIONALS CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total reserves increased to £1,032,221, with unrestricted general fund reserves at £947,787. The charity reported a net surplus of £4,443 for the year, driven by strong investment income and fundraising events, despite a decrease in the market value of its investment portfolio. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by FLB Audit LLP.