SUNSHINE INTERNATIONAL ARTS
We work with young people of African and afro-Caribbean heritage through workshops directed by professional carnival artists. The majority of the children have low self-esteem and under-achieve at school. They find it difficult to socialise with others and integrate into mainstream society and their poor self-esteem is often linked to their racial and social background.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves decreased from £102,757 to £97,704 due to a net expenditure of £5,052. The trustees' report indicates that reserves of £64,000 are considered satisfactory, meaning the actual free reserves remain above the stated policy target. The charity maintains a positive cash balance of £101,936 and has no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Mr R.A. Mahabir received remuneration of £45,920” — page 14
“The Arts Council continued to be the main source of funding for the charity, contributing £76,380 during the year.”
“The trustees believe that a satisfactory level of free reserves for the charity at present is six months' core expenditure, excluding depreciation. This suggests reserves of £64,000” — page 5
“Mr R.A. Mahabir received remuneration of £45,920 (2024: £45,920)” — page 14
“Mr R.A. Mahabir received remuneration of £45,920 (2024: £45,920) and £Nil (2024: £Nil) of expenses were reimbursed to Mr R.A. Mahabir during the year.” — page 14
Trustees
- ANNIKA BROWN
- Charlotte O'Connor
- DEBORAH BESTWICK
- Lara Samuels
- RAY ALLAN MAHABIR
- Ronald Junior Knights
- Shamica Ruddock
- Sidney Swann
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £123k | £128k |
| 31/03/2024 | £107k | £128k |
| 31/03/2023 | £99k | £80k |
| 31/03/2022 | £162k | £106k |
| 31/03/2021 | £97k | £57k |
Common questions
Is SUNSHINE INTERNATIONAL ARTS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves decreased from £102,757 to £97,704 due to a net expenditure of £5,052. The trustees' report indicates that reserves of £64,000 are considered satisfactory, meaning the actual free reserves remain above the stated policy target. The charity maintains a positive cash balance of £101,936 and has no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of SUNSHINE INTERNATIONAL ARTS earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £40,001 - £50,000 band.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE FREELANDS FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £420k |
| THE YOUTH ENDOWMENT FUND CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £416k |
| IMPETUS - THE PRIVATE EQUITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £111k |
| LLOYDS BANK FOUNDATION FOR ENGLAND & WALES | 1 | £52k |
| EAST END COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
| THE DWF FOUNDATION | 1 | £5k |
| SHORESH CHARITABLE TRUST (DR RUTH BORCHARD GIFT) | 1 | £4k |
| SKIPTON BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- ARTSWORK LIMITED
- AFRICAN CARIBBEAN ACHIEVEMENT PROJECT
- LUTON CARNIVAL ARTS DEVELOPMENT TRUST
- SONSHINE CLUB
- THE NEW ART EXCHANGE LTD
- YOUTH WORKS NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUNSHINE INTERNATIONAL ARTS | £123k | £40,001 - £50,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ARTSWORK LIMITED | £1.9m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| AFRICAN CARIBBEAN ACHIEVEMENT PROJECT | £165k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| LUTON CARNIVAL ARTS DEVELOPMENT TRUST | £436k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| SONSHINE CLUB | £137k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE NEW ART EXCHANGE LTD | £1.6m | £90,001 - £100,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |