PAYPAL GIVING FUND UK
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income fell by 16% to £66.6 million, primarily due to a slowdown in donations from the Meta platform. Despite this decline, the charity ended the year with unrestricted reserves of £657,616, which the trustees consider sufficient to continue operations in the medium term. The charity maintains a reserves policy target of six months' cash running costs, approximately £492,850, and currently holds reserves in excess of this target.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity therefore maintains a target level of 6 months’ cash running costs: approximately £492,850 in our budget for 2026.” — page 25
“During the period, PPGF US provided in-kind support totalling £47,418 (2024: £70,226) and granted the charity £917,767 (2024: £888,133). During the period the charity provided leadership services to PPGF US. PPGF UK received £140,071 (2024: £140,172) in relation to these services.”
“During the year, PPGF UK provided in kind support of £112,670 to PPGF Ireland (2024: £97,851).”
“During the period, PPGF US provided in-kind support totalling £47,418 (2024: £70,226) and granted the charity £917,767 (2024: £888,133). During the period the charity provided leadership services to PPGF US. PPGF UK received £140,071 (2024: £140,172) in relation to these services.”
“During the year, PPGF UK provided in kind support of £112,670 to PPGF Ireland (2024: £97,851).”
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Trustees
- Amit Ghosh
- Andrew Seager
- David John Jones
- Simon Daniel Bladon
- Sukhraj Singh Dhadwar
- Vanessa Onyemem
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £66.6m | £66.5m |
| 31/12/2024 | £78.6m | £78.5m |
| 31/12/2023 | £55.5m | £55.5m |
| 31/12/2022 | £45.8m | £46.0m |
| 31/12/2021 | £46.2m | £46.1m |
Common questions
Is PAYPAL GIVING FUND UK financially healthy?
The accounts state that total income fell by 16% to £66.6 million, primarily due to a slowdown in donations from the Meta platform. Despite this decline, the charity ended the year with unrestricted reserves of £657,616, which the trustees consider sufficient to continue operations in the medium term. The charity maintains a reserves policy target of six months' cash running costs, approximately £492,850, and currently holds reserves in excess of this target. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Sayer Vincent LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE MASTER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £6.7m |
| EFFECTIVE VENTURES FOUNDATION | 1 | £4.9m |
| BREAKTHROUGH FOUNDATION | 1 | £2.0m |
| PRISM THE GIFT FUND | 1 | £965k |
| THE PEARS FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £300k |
| THE MURIEL AND GERSHON COREN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £80k |
| B K CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £72k |
| Howden Foundation | 1 | £56k |