THEIRWORLD
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that total income was £7,414,859 against total expenditure of £8,967,599, resulting in a net expenditure for the period. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted funds increased to £4,733,883, while the charity maintains a reserves policy target of nine months of core cash flow equivalent to £1,900,000.
What the accounts disclose
“£160,000 - £169,999 1”
“12 employees earned more than £60,000 during the period” — page 24
“will look to hold a balance to maintain core cash flow for a period of nine months which is equivalent to £1,900,000.”
“The wholly owned trading subsidiary, Theirworld Projects Limited (company number: 04326134)” — page 26
Year-over-year changes
- Top pay band moved from £140,001 - £150,000 (FY2023) to £160,001 - £170,000 (FY2024).
- Employees paid over £60,000: 7 (FY2023) → 12 (FY2024).
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Sarah Brown — Chair
- Justin van Fleet — President
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Trustees
- SARAH JANE BROWNchair
- Charles Jurd
- DAVID JOHN BOUTCHER
- Ian Laing
- LUCY DOUGHTY
- Professor Neena Modi
- Theodosia Sowa CBE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £7.4m | £9.0m |
| 31/12/2023 | £6.6m | £6.4m |
| 31/12/2022 | £8.0m | £6.4m |
| 31/12/2021 | £8.3m | £6.2m |
| 30/11/2020 | £8.6m | £5.9m |
Common questions
Is THEIRWORLD financially healthy?
The accounts state that total income was £7,414,859 against total expenditure of £8,967,599, resulting in a net expenditure for the period. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted funds increased to £4,733,883, while the charity maintains a reserves policy target of nine months of core cash flow equivalent to £1,900,000. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by HaysMac LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of THEIRWORLD earn?
Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £160,001 - £170,000 band, and 12 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds THEIRWORLD?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THEIRWORLD as a grant recipient include THE COLES-MEDLOCK FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE COLES-MEDLOCK FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £15k |
| THE COLES-MEDLOCK FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £15k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 10/02/2025 | £2.5m | Regular Grant 2025 |
| Postcode Lottery | 01/12/2023 | £2.5m | Regular Grant 2024 |
| Postcode Lottery | 28/02/2023 | £2.6m | Regular Grant 2023 |
| Postcode Lottery | 09/02/2022 | £2.5m | Regular Grant 2022 |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ZOUQ FOUNDATION | 1 | — |
| VODAFONE FOUNDATION | 1 | — |
| PENNY APPEAL | 1 | £1.3m |
| GOLDMAN SACHS GIVES (UK) | 1 | £1.0m |
| THE JD FOUNDATION | 1 | £561k |
| THE ARSENAL FOUNDATION | 1 | £526k |
| CHARITY MEALS | 1 | £425k |
| THE BAND AID CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £400k |