THE ASSOCIATION FOR PERIOPERATIVE PRACTICE
Latest income
£1.4m
Latest spending
£1.4m
Registered
2007
Accounts read
FY2024
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £142,007 for the year ended 31 March 2024, with total unrestricted funds of £934,918. The trustees note that reserves freely available to spend were £535,594, which is above the policy target of £477,000. The auditors confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
Highest-paid employee band: £70,001 - £80,000 — below the median for charities its size (£76k)
“In the band £70,001 - £80,000” — page 38
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: three months’ expenditure on charitable activities (£326,000) plus the estimated costs of meeting all commitments on a winding-up of the organisation (£151,000); a total of £477,000 (held: £536k)
“The Charity’s policy is to achieve sufficient reserves to cover three months’ expenditure on charitable activities (£326,000) plus the estimated costs of meeting all commitments on a winding-up of the organisation (£151,000); a total of £477,000.” — page 17
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: Five trustees received £21,200 for consultancy services via subsidiary; President received £10,661 for promotional services.
“During the year five (2023 - three) of the trustees of the Charity were paid £21,200 (2023 - £8,100) through the wholly owned subsidiary, AfPP Ltd, for consultancy services on behalf of the company. During the year, the President of the Charity received payment of £10,661 (2023 - £3,061) related to other promotional services on behalf of the Charity.”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustees paid for consultancy services
“During the year five (2023 - three) of the trustees of the Charity were paid £21,200 (2023 - £8,100) through the wholly owned subsidiary, AfPP Ltd, for consultancy services on behalf of the company.”
“During the year, the President of the Charity received payment of £10,661 (2023 - £3,061) related to other promotional services on behalf of the Charity.” — page 48
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: President paid for promotional services
“During the year five (2023 - three) of the trustees of the Charity were paid £21,200 (2023 - £8,100) through the wholly owned subsidiary, AfPP Ltd, for consultancy services on behalf of the company.”
“During the year, the President of the Charity received payment of £10,661 (2023 - £3,061) related to other promotional services on behalf of the Charity.” — page 48
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Management charges from subsidiary
“During the year five (2023 - three) of the trustees of the Charity were paid £21,200 (2023 - £8,100) through the wholly owned subsidiary, AfPP Ltd, for consultancy services on behalf of the company.”
“During the year, the President of the Charity received payment of £10,661 (2023 - £3,061) related to other promotional services on behalf of the Charity.” — page 48
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: AfPP Ltd
“At 31 March 2024, the charity has one wholly owned subsidiary company being AfPP Limited (No. 3102102). The principal activity of the Company is the provision of training and consultancy to healthcare institutions and organisations working in or visiting the perioperative environment.” — page 12
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Year-over-year changes
- Top pay band moved from £80,000 - £89,999 (FY2023) to £70,001 - £80,000 (FY2024).
- Reserves position vs the charity's own policy moved from "below" (FY2023) to "above" (FY2024).
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 06035633
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Total income
£1.4m
Total spending
£1.4m
Cost of raising funds
£208k
Reserves (reported)
£547k
Employees
17
Trustees
- Craig Griffiths
- Georgia Headley
- Hana Shaw
- John Biddle
- Lisa Helen Nealen
- Louise Dye
- Maxine Page
- Nadiene Deane
- Oliver David Tierney
- Thomas Roberts
- Will Windsor
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £1.4m | £1.4m |
| 31/03/2024 | £1.5m | £1.3m |
| 31/03/2023 | £1.6m | £1.6m |
| 31/03/2022 | £1.2m | £1.2m |
| 31/03/2021 | £939k | £1.0m |
Common questions
Is THE ASSOCIATION FOR PERIOPERATIVE PRACTICE financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £142,007 for the year ended 31 March 2024, with total unrestricted funds of £934,918. The trustees note that reserves freely available to spend were £535,594, which is above the policy target of £477,000. The auditors confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Armstrong Watson Audit Limited.
What does the highest-paid employee of THE ASSOCIATION FOR PERIOPERATIVE PRACTICE earn?
Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £70,001 - £80,000 band.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| BJU INTERNATIONAL | 1 | £5k |
| THE BARBERS' COMPANY GENERAL CHARITIES | 1 | £1k |
| THE IAN ASKEW CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £1k |