UNITED ST SAVIOUR'S CHARITY
Grant making and other support to Southwark beneficiary organisations. Advice and guidance to Southwark individuals. Provision of almshouse accommodation to Southwark residents over 60 on limited income. Research activities
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that total assets increased by 18% to £65m, driven by the opening of a new almshouse and the sale of historic land. The charity reported an unrestricted fund surplus of £838,329 after investment gains, though free reserves were noted to be below the trustees' target level.
What the accounts disclose
“The Chief Executive received total emoluments (salary and pension payments) of £116,022 in the financial year.”
“Income from charitable activities increased by 54% year on year, mostly due to the new income stream from residents at Appleby Blue.” — page 12
“In 2023-24, the size of our overall Community Investment programme was £1,715,534, of which £326,364 covered staff and other costs.” — page 6
“The charity’s reserves levels are below target at 8.9 months of budgeted unrestricted fund expenditure for 2023-24. The Trustees recognise that there is currently a shortfall of £0.64m in the reserves (or 26% of the target)” — page 13
Year-over-year changes
- Top pay band moved from £100,001 - £110,000 (FY2023) to £110,001 - £120,000 (FY2024).
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (11/03/2024)
Trustees
- Dr Ben Johnsonchair
- Dr Dwight Pile-Gray
- Izabela Manley
- Jill McGregor
- Kathryn Ogunbona
- Princess Bernard
- Rebecca Jane Canning
- Rebecca Towers
- Stephen Robert McDonald
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £4.2m | £4.2m |
| 31/03/2024 | £4.0m | £3.7m |
| 31/03/2023 | £5.8m | £3.0m |
| 31/03/2022 | £2.7m | £1.9m |
| 31/03/2021 | £3.0m | £2.5m |
Common questions
Is UNITED ST SAVIOUR'S CHARITY financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that total assets increased by 18% to £65m, driven by the opening of a new almshouse and the sale of historic land. The charity reported an unrestricted fund surplus of £838,329 after investment gains, though free reserves were noted to be below the trustees' target level. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Moore Kingston Smith LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of UNITED ST SAVIOUR'S CHARITY earn?
Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £110,001 - £120,000 band.
Who funds UNITED ST SAVIOUR'S CHARITY?
Funders whose own accounts filings name UNITED ST SAVIOUR'S CHARITY as a grant recipient include BRIDGE HOUSE ESTATES, LOCAL TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRIDGE HOUSE ESTATES | FY2022 | £500k | Post Covid Response |
| LOCAL TRUST | FY2023 | £0 | Big Local area: Somers Town |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater London Authority | 21/11/2017 | £175k | Grant to United St Saviours Charity |
| Greater London Authority | 05/07/2017 | £10k | Grant to United St Saviours Charity |