INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF PROFESSIONAL AROMATHERAPISTS ("IFPA")
The IFPA is the largest aromatherapy specific professional practitioner organisation, involved in supporting aromatherapists worldwide and promoting education standards within the aromatherapy profession.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £2,549 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total unrestricted reserves of £245,573. The charity holds a cash reserve of £75,000, which it notes is generally in line with Ofqual recommendations, although it has no specific reserves policy. The trustees confirmed that resources are adequate to continue in business, with no material uncertainties disclosed.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Charlotte Norgaard
- Christine Courtney
- Denise Cusack
- Dr Nicole Bou Khalil
- Dr Raquel Costa
- Jane Court
- LOUISE CARTA
- Tomoyo Nozaki
- Yee Nga Wong
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £156k | £153k |
| 31/03/2024 | £141k | £159k |
| 31/03/2023 | £144k | £152k |
| 31/03/2022 | £143k | £155k |
| 31/03/2021 | £164k | £140k |
Common questions
Is INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF PROFESSIONAL AROMATHERAPISTS ("IFPA") financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £2,549 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total unrestricted reserves of £245,573. The charity holds a cash reserve of £75,000, which it notes is generally in line with Ofqual recommendations, although it has no specific reserves policy. The trustees confirmed that resources are adequate to continue in business, with no material uncertainties disclosed. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| JOFFE CHARITABLE TRUST CIO | 1 | £95k |
| THE PEARS FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £51k |
| THE BARROW CADBURY TRUST | 1 | £7k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF PROFESSIONAL AROMATHERAPISTS ("IFPA") | £156k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS ASSOCIATION UK | £6.1m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| INTERNATIONAL ALLIANCE OF PATIENTS' ORGANIZATIONS | £595k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| INTERNATIONAL PLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION | £97.7m | US$420,000+ | 73 | unclear | 1.9% | no doubt |
| THE INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR ARTS AND CULTURE | £104k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ISTA Global Arts Learning Ltd | £1.3m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |