THE WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF SECURITY PROFESSIONALS CHARITABLE TRUST

Registered charity 1088658 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as THE COMPANY OF SECURITY PROFESSIONALS CHARITABLE TRUST, THE GUILD 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.

Objects

(A) GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES, INCLUDING THE BENEFIT OF OTHER CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS, IN ANY PART OF THE WORLD: EXCEPT THAT(B) AT THE TRUSTEES' OWN ABSOLUTE DISCRETION THEY MAY AT ANY TIME SUB-DIVIDE THE TRUST CAPITAL AND B0Y REVOCABLE OR IRREVOCABLE DEED DECLARE PARTICULAR TRUST FOR ANY PART OF THE TRUST CAPITAL: SAVE THAT(C) THESE PURPOSES AND TRUST SHALL BE EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE WITH THE MEANING OF ENGLISH LAW (THE ''OBJECTS'').

Area of benefit: WORLDWIDE

The charity’s charitable objects and area of benefit, quoted from its governing document as held on the Charity Commission register.

Causes: General Charitable Purposes · Education/training · The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives · Overseas Aid/famine Relief · website · Get email alerts

Latest income
£80k
Latest spending
£110k
Registered
2001
Accounts read
FY2025

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.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: Investment income (35% of income)
“Investment income -£28,006, exceeding expectations.” — page 14
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: 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 (held: £948k)
“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
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The Worshipful Company of Security Professionals is a related party due to the fact that the Court confirms the appointment of the Trustees of the Charity. 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.
“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
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Jane Knights, wife of a trustee, provided accountancy services totalling £3,350. Balance owed by charity to Jane Knights was £1,050.
“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
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts audited by FLB Audit LLP. Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Policies the charity declares

In its annual return the charity told the Commission that it has the policies listed below. This is self-declared: it is not verified by the Commission or by this site, and it is not evidence of how a policy works in practice.

Funders the charity credits

Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Northern Ireland · Scotland · Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
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.