COOL EARTH ACTION
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net income surplus of £934,613 for the year, resulting in free unrestricted reserves of £5,932,390. The trustees are confident that existing programming commitments can be maintained and expanded, noting that income exceeded expenditure for the 17th consecutive year. However, the filing also discloses that the charity is fundamentally dependent on continuing financial support from sponsors and funders to remain a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year, one employee earned annual remuneration in the range £110,00 to £120,000” — page 36
“The charitable company is fundamentally dependent upon the continuing financial support of sponsors, supporters and other key funders to remain a going concern.” — page 29
“During the 2023/24 financial year a company under common control of Cool Earth was retired from the Register of Companies whilst still carrying a cash balance. The amount of £2,224,071 was retrieved from the Treasury Solicitor at the start of the 2024/25 financial year and returned to reserves.” — page 43
Year-over-year changes
- Top pay band moved from £110,001 - £120,000 (FY2024) to £110,000 - £120,000 (FY2025).
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Dr. Hannah Peck — Deputy Director
Funders the charity credits
- Brother International Europe
- Buyagift
- Higson
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/01/2025)
Trustees
- Anthony Juniper
- Baron John Selwyn Deben
- Charles Henry Mark Ellingham
- Gillian Burke
- JOHAN ELIASCH
- Lucy Erickson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/01/2025 | £4.8m | £3.9m |
| 31/01/2024 | £4.9m | £4.4m |
| 31/01/2023 | £6.1m | £6.0m |
| 31/01/2022 | £3.9m | £3.1m |
| 31/01/2021 | £2.3m | £2.2m |
Common questions
Is COOL EARTH ACTION financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity generated a net income surplus of £934,613 for the year, resulting in free unrestricted reserves of £5,932,390. The trustees are confident that existing programming commitments can be maintained and expanded, noting that income exceeded expenditure for the 17th consecutive year. However, the filing also discloses that the charity is fundamentally dependent on continuing financial support from sponsors and funders to remain a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by RRL LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of COOL EARTH ACTION earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £110,000 - £120,000 band.
Who funds COOL EARTH ACTION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name COOL EARTH ACTION as a grant recipient include CHK Foundation, SWIRE 2765, THE SALISBURY POOL CHARITY COMPRISING THE FIRST MOIETY ESTABLISHED BY CLAUSE 2 OF THE DEED OF DECLARATION DATED 23RD MARCH 1976.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CHK Foundation | FY2024 | £60k |
| SWIRE 2765 | FY2023 | £20k |
| THE SALISBURY POOL CHARITY COMPRISING THE FIRST MOIETY ESTABLISHED BY CLAUSE 2 OF THE DEED OF DECLARATION DATED 23RD MARCH 1976 | FY2025 | £1k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 25/02/2025 | £400k | Regular Grant 2025 |
| Postcode Lottery | 01/12/2023 | £400k | Regular Grant 2024 |
| Postcode Lottery | 07/02/2023 | £300k | Special Award 2022 - Year 2 |
| Postcode Lottery | 10/02/2022 | £300k | Special Award 2022 |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE TRESANTON TRUST | 2 | £821k |
| THE NORTHWICK TRUST | 2 | £20k |
| THE MASTER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £1.0m |
| JACOBS FUTURA FOUNDATION | 1 | £827k |
| ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION FUND | 1 | £500k |
| THE NATURE RECOVERY PROJECT | 1 | £309k |
| The Global Returns Project Limited | 1 | £302k |
| The Brindle Foundation | 1 | £275k |