REAL AID
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure deficit of £21,092 for the year ended 31 July 2025, resulting in unrestricted funds falling into a deficit of £6,960. The independent examiner highlighted that the charity is insolvent with negative unrestricted reserves and an overall negative balance sheet, noting that outstanding PAYE liabilities to HMRC total £11,426. Despite these financial difficulties, the directors maintain a going concern basis based on expected improvements and continued trustee support.
What the accounts disclose
“However, due to the continuing difficulties over the past years this has not been possible, and we do not expect this to change or improve over the next year.” — page 7
“The directors recognise that there is significant concern over the ability of the charitable company to continue as a going concern due to the net current liabilities of £9,470 and the insolvent balance sheet of £6,960.” — page 28
“I have the following concerns in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.” — page 12
“Please note that these Accounts need to be at Companies House by 30 April 2026. Failure to file Accounts on time will result in an automatic penalty of £150 being imposed on the company.” — page 1
Year-over-year changes
- Going concern: no going-concern doubt (FY2024) → going-concern doubt noted (FY2025).
Trustees
- BARBARA RAINE
- JONATHAN RAINE
- SAMUEL HART
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £351k | £373k |
| 31/07/2024 | £347k | £389k |
| 31/07/2023 | £345k | £339k |
| 31/07/2022 | £305k | £287k |
| 31/07/2021 | £304k | £287k |
Common questions
Is REAL AID financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure deficit of £21,092 for the year ended 31 July 2025, resulting in unrestricted funds falling into a deficit of £6,960. The independent examiner highlighted that the charity is insolvent with negative unrestricted reserves and an overall negative balance sheet, noting that outstanding PAYE liabilities to HMRC total £11,426. Despite these financial difficulties, the directors maintain a going concern basis based on expected improvements and continued trustee support. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| DAVID & RUTH LEWIS FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £1.9m |
| Frontline AIDS | 1 | £759k |
| CHARITY MEALS | 1 | £425k |
| THE ORR MACKINTOSH FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £195k |
| PEGASUS | 1 | £150k |
| THE TOLKIEN TRUST | 1 | £145k |
| EDUCATE A CHILD - INTERNATIONAL | 1 | £35k |
| PLAN INTERNATIONAL UK | 1 | £11k |