SADS UK
Donates cardiac equipment such as defibrillators to schools & other organisations and heart monitors to medical establishments. Organises lifesaving training to staff, pupils & general public. Supports children & adults living with heart rhythm conditions. Supports people who have been bereaved through sudden cardiac death and sets up memorial funds. Holds support group meetings & retreats.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £91,405 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total income rising to £374,536 from £340,834 in the prior year. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted funds increased to £459,312, and the trustees confirmed adequate resources exist to continue operations for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity that reserves should be maintained at a level which is sufficient to cover not less than one year’s expenditure.” — page 7
“During the year £46,200 (2023: £46,200) was paid to Ann Jolly, the spouse of John Jolly who is trustee and chairman of the charity for managerial work performed. In addition to this the charity contributed employer defined contributions of £1,199 (2023: £1,199) to Ann Jolly's pension scheme.” — page 21
Trustees
- ANGELA MORRIS
- ANN LILLIS
- FRANK IRVING
- JOHN JOLLY
- JOY NICEL
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £375k | £283k |
| 31/12/2023 | £341k | £284k |
| 31/12/2022 | £383k | £332k |
| 31/12/2021 | £345k | £242k |
| 31/12/2020 | £249k | £209k |
Common questions
Is SADS UK financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £91,405 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total income rising to £374,536 from £340,834 in the prior year. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted funds increased to £459,312, and the trustees confirmed adequate resources exist to continue operations for the foreseeable future. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds SADS UK?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SADS UK as a grant recipient include THE DIXIE ROSE FINDLAY CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE DIXIE ROSE FINDLAY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £3k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| JEREMY ALEXANDER SETTLEMENT | 1 | £106k |
| THE SHERLING CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £24k |
| THE ADRIAN SWIRE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £20k |
| THE LAWSON TRUST CIO | 1 | £18k |
| THE JONES 1986 CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £16k |
| THE REED FOUNDATION | 1 | £15k |
| THE CHRISTABELLA CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £14k |
| ST EDMUNDS TRUST | 1 | £9k |
Charities like this
- SUDC-UK
- LONDON HEARTS
- The Society for Cardiac Science and Technology LTD
- HEARTBEAT TRUST UK
- THE SUSSEX HEART CHARITY
- ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT GROUP
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SADS UK | £375k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SUDC-UK | £401k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LONDON HEARTS | £5.4m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| The Society for Cardiac Science and Technology LTD | £193k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| HEARTBEAT TRUST UK | £238k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE SUSSEX HEART CHARITY | £118k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |