THE FRONTLINE CLUB CHARITABLE TRUST
Registered charity 1111898 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register
To advance, for the benefit of the public, education of journalists, media decision-makers, educators and other persons interested in matters of public concern.To promote free, accurate and responsible media coverage anywhere in the world. To train in the safety and health of jounalists and other personnel exposed to danger as a result of media activities in areas of conflict.
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with net liabilities of £229,296 and unrestricted reserves in deficit. The independent examiner identified a material uncertainty regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern due to the financial position, although the trustees remain confident in securing future funding.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy (held: £-264k; policy: one to two months' expenditure)
“A surplus for the year of £65,588 (2024: deficit £93,767) arose on the general unrestricted fund giving a deficit balance of £229,296 (2024: deficit £291,229) to carry forward at the year end.” — page 5
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Going concern: material uncertainty disclosed
“However, due to the financial position of the charity as at the year end, there is a material uncertainty of the charity being able to secure adequate future income to cover operational running costs. These create material uncertainty related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt over the charities ability to operate as a going concern.” — page 12
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Mr H V L Smith charged rent to the Trust of £64,000 and expenses of £29. At the year end the Trust owed to Mr H V L Smith £241,167.
“During the year Mr H V L Smith charged rent to the Trust of £64,000 (2024: £103,000) and expenses of £29 (2024: £4,218) . At the year end the Trust owed to Mr H V L Smith £241,167 (2024: £159,471).” — page 18
“During the year Frontline Television News Limited recharged costs and services to the Trust of £Nil (2024: £Nil). At the year end the Trust owed Frontline Television News Limited £Nil (2024: £Nil).” — page 18
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Frontline Television News Limited recharged costs and services to the Trust of £Nil. At the year end the Trust owed Frontline Television News Limited £Nil.
“During the year Mr H V L Smith charged rent to the Trust of £64,000 (2024: £103,000) and expenses of £29 (2024: £4,218) . At the year end the Trust owed to Mr H V L Smith £241,167 (2024: £159,471).” — page 18
“During the year Frontline Television News Limited recharged costs and services to the Trust of £Nil (2024: £Nil). At the year end the Trust owed Frontline Television News Limited £Nil (2024: £Nil).” — page 18
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Funders the charity credits
Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).
- Open Society Foundations — “This project is currently supported by a grant from the Open Society Foundations’ Program on Independent Journalism.” (source page)
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- Gary Michael Knight
- Joanne Lin Weir
- Susan Phillips
- Tira Shubart · trustee of 1 other charity
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Albania · Bosnia And Herzegovina · City Of London · City Of Westminster · Czech Republic · Georgia · Hungary · Kosovo · Mexico · Moldova · Poland · Romania
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Is THE FRONTLINE CLUB CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with net liabilities of £229,296 and unrestricted reserves in deficit. The independent examiner identified a material uncertainty regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern due to the financial position, although the trustees remain confident in securing future funding. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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