OUCH (UK)
The charity had another successful year. Invaluable support and information to cluster headachesufferers continued to be provided through our Advice Line, website and social media. Patient community forumsprovided with over 5000 members. Annual Conference held with world-leading speakers and patient forums. Keysupport and advocacy relationships maintained with related charities.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £4,711 for the year ended 31 May 2025, with total incoming resources of £33,297 against charitable expenditure of £28,586. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted funds stood at £115,942, which the trustees consider sufficient to maintain operations, although they note a shift to a more flexible approach regarding reserve levels. The trustees confirmed adequate resources for the foreseeable future, adopting the going concern basis of accounting.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- PROFESSOR PETER JAMES GOADSBYchair
- COLIN ALLEN
- Dale Nolan
- Dorothy Chapman
- Dr Nick Silver
- Elizabeth Kelly
- Margaret Anne Turner Turner
- PEDRO FILIPE MONIZ CAIRES
- Valerie Hobbs
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/05/2025 | £33k | £29k |
| 31/05/2024 | £49k | £31k |
| 31/05/2023 | £29k | £15k |
| 31/05/2022 | £37k | £12k |
| 31/05/2021 | £28k | £22k |
Common questions
Is OUCH (UK) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £4,711 for the year ended 31 May 2025, with total incoming resources of £33,297 against charitable expenditure of £28,586. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted funds stood at £115,942, which the trustees consider sufficient to maintain operations, although they note a shift to a more flexible approach regarding reserve levels. The trustees confirmed adequate resources for the foreseeable future, adopting the going concern basis of accounting. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.