CENTRE FOR PEACEFUL SOLUTIONS
1) To establish, promote and provide services directed to the resolution of conflict between persons, groups or organisations through mediation. 2) To provide education and training concerning the resolution of disputes or conflicts and in particular to promote understanding of the nature and causes of any such dispute or conflicts. 3) To promote and provide education and training for those person
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure for the year of £58,820, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £677,513 to £618,693. The trustees' report indicates that the main income comes from charity shop profits and Gift Aid, with a stated reserves policy to cover six months of running costs. The auditor confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“No employee earned more than £60,000 during the year (2024: nil).” — page 27
“The charity can cover its running costs for 6 months.” — page 11
“Peaceful Solutions Limited is the wholly owned, trading subsidiary of the Charity. It operates charity shops in North London.” — page 28
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Maria Arpa — Founder and Visionary
- David Ellis — Director
- Tom — Deputy Director
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- MARIA ARPAchair
- Noor Akbar
- PAUL ROSE
- Willam Harold Arthur Scoones
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £1.2m | £1.2m |
| 31/03/2024 | £1.2m | £1.1m |
| 31/03/2023 | £316k | £182k |
| 31/03/2022 | £184k | £159k |
| 31/03/2021 | £148k | £56k |
Common questions
Is CENTRE FOR PEACEFUL SOLUTIONS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure for the year of £58,820, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £677,513 to £618,693. The trustees' report indicates that the main income comes from charity shop profits and Gift Aid, with a stated reserves policy to cover six months of running costs. The auditor confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Goldwins.
What does the highest-paid employee of CENTRE FOR PEACEFUL SOLUTIONS earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the Under £60,000 band.
Who funds CENTRE FOR PEACEFUL SOLUTIONS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CENTRE FOR PEACEFUL SOLUTIONS as a grant recipient include SIR JEREMIAH COLMAN GIFT TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIR JEREMIAH COLMAN GIFT TRUST | FY2025 | £3k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/02/2019 | £10k | Living and Learning in Harmony |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/09/2016 | £7k | Giraffe Ears Day: a celebration of compassionate communication |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE JOSEPH ROWNTREE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £39k |
| THE A S CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £13k |
Charities like this
- CENTRE FOR EFFECTIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION LIMITED
- CIVIL MEDIATION COUNCIL LIMITED
- CENTRE FOR COUNSELLING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY EDUCATION TRUST
- CONCORDIS INTERNATIONAL TRUST
- CALM MEDIATION
- WANDSWORTH MEDIATION SERVICE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CENTRE FOR PEACEFUL SOLUTIONS | £1.2m | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CENTRE FOR EFFECTIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION LIMITED | £8.0m | — | 15 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CIVIL MEDIATION COUNCIL LIMITED | £246k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CENTRE FOR COUNSELLING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY EDUCATION TRUST | £1.9m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CONCORDIS INTERNATIONAL TRUST | £732k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CALM MEDIATION | £589k | — | 0 | below | — | noted |