SUNNINGDALE PARK ROMANIA APPEAL
TO RELIEVE THE POVERTY AND SICKNESS OF PERSONS IN ROMANIA; IN PARTICULAR, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, BY A) THE PROVISION OF (OR ASSISTANCE IN THE PROVISION OF) MEDICINES, MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND MEDICAL CARE; AND B) FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE FAMILIES OF SUCH PERSONS; TO ASSIST IN THE PROVISION OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING IN THE FIELD OF MEDICINE TO THOSE ENGAGED IN RELIEVING POVERTY OR SICKNESS IN ROMANIA
Objects
TO RELIEVE THE POVERTY AND SICKNESS OF PERSONS IN ROMANIA; IN PARTICULAR, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, BY A) THE PROVISION OF (OR ASSISTANCE IN THE PROVISION OF) MEDICINES, MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND MEDICAL CARE; AND B) FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE FAMILIES OF SUCH PERSONS; TO ASSIST IN THE PROVISION OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING IN THE FIELD OF MEDICINE TO THOSE ENGAGED IN RELIEVING POVERTY OR SICKNESS IN ROMANIA IN FURTHERANCE OF THESE OBJECTS, TO PROMOTE ( OR ASSIST IN THE PROMOTION OF ) ANY OTHER ACTIVITY IN ROMANIA WHICH IS CHARITABLE UNDER ENGLISH LAW THROUGH THE PROVISION OF DONATIONS, FINANCIAL GRANTS, EQUIPMENT AND OTHER SUPPLIES.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a net receipt of £2,745.60 for the year, with total receipts of £35,677.15 and payments of £32,831.55. Unrestricted reserves stood at £11,026.34, which the independent examiner noted was below the stated policy of holding 12 months of operating costs. The charity relies heavily on a small pool of donors and has no staff, with all costs being direct.
What the accounts disclose
“From Individuals (Gift-Aid) 28,350.00” — page 6
“As the annual operating costs are in the order of £32,800 the reserves at 31 December 2025 of £11,026.34 do not match this policy.” — page 11
Policies the charity declares
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Risk management
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2025
- Volunteers: 1
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2024
- Volunteers: 1
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2023
- Volunteers: 1
- Grant-making is its main activity
Trustees
- BRIAN WHALLEYchair
- Aidan Michael Grant
- PAUL ANDREW GRANT
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £36k | £33k |
| 31/12/2024 | £24k | £31k |
| 31/12/2023 | £31k | £31k |
| 31/12/2022 | £21k | £32k |
| 31/12/2021 | £37k | £31k |
Common questions
Is SUNNINGDALE PARK ROMANIA APPEAL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a net receipt of £2,745.60 for the year, with total receipts of £35,677.15 and payments of £32,831.55. Unrestricted reserves stood at £11,026.34, which the independent examiner noted was below the stated policy of holding 12 months of operating costs. The charity relies heavily on a small pool of donors and has no staff, with all costs being direct. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE OAKDALE TRUST | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- ROMANIAN CHALLENGE APPEAL
- THE SUNFLOWER FELLOWSHIP ROMANIA
- ABUNDANT GRACE MINISTRY
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS, PENKRIDGE
- STOW PARK COMMUNITY CENTRE
- PENIEL PENTECOSTAL CHURCH LONDON
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUNNINGDALE PARK ROMANIA APPEAL | £36k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| ROMANIAN CHALLENGE APPEAL | £35k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| THE SUNFLOWER FELLOWSHIP ROMANIA | £36k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ABUNDANT GRACE MINISTRY | £83k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS, PENKRIDGE | £115k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| STOW PARK COMMUNITY CENTRE | £66k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |