STREET ACTION
Street Action is a Non Governmental Organisation (NGO) and is committed to the issue of street children.We raise support and build connections and links for local and pioneering organisations in sub-Saharan Africa. Street Action particularly supports local organisations where former street children are playing key roles in the development of more effective strategies around the issue.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that Street Action had unrestricted reserves of £29,189 against a stated policy target of £14,000, indicating reserves are above the required three-month cash flow reserve. The charity reported a surplus for the year, with total incoming resources of £142,563 and total resources expended of £128,704, resulting in a net incoming resource of £13,859.
What the accounts disclose
“55% from one-off gifts and events and fundraising by supporters”
Trustees
- ANDREW GRAINGER
- NICK TURNER
- Rachel Elisabeth Sayers
- Rebekah Marguerite McKay-Smith
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £143k | £129k |
| 31/12/2023 | £116k | £123k |
| 31/12/2022 | £197k | £201k |
| 31/12/2021 | £87k | £98k |
| 31/12/2020 | £68k | £91k |
Common questions
Is STREET ACTION financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that Street Action had unrestricted reserves of £29,189 against a stated policy target of £14,000, indicating reserves are above the required three-month cash flow reserve. The charity reported a surplus for the year, with total incoming resources of £142,563 and total resources expended of £128,704, resulting in a net incoming resource of £13,859. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds STREET ACTION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name STREET ACTION as a grant recipient include THE CHARLES WOLFSON CHARITABLE TRUST, THE ANGUS LAWSON MEMORIAL TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE CHARLES WOLFSON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £67k | Education |
| THE ANGUS LAWSON MEMORIAL TRUST | FY2024 | £19k | Road to school project - Burundi |
| THE ANGUS LAWSON MEMORIAL TRUST | FY2023 | £19k | New Generation Road to School project |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE REED FOUNDATION | 2 | £51k |
| SANTANDER UK FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £85k |
| THE ALLEN OVERY SHEARMAN STERLING FOUNDATION | 1 | £50k |
| THE TOTTENHAM GRAMMAR SCHOOL FOUNDATION | 1 | £36k |
| EAST END COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £30k |
| THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH MUSIC | 1 | £30k |
| ALLAN AND NESTA FERGUSON CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | 1 | £20k |
| ROSA FUND | 1 | £19k |
Charities like this
- STREET CHILD UNITED
- CONSORTIUM FOR STREET CHILDREN
- STREETZ AHEAD PERFORMING ARTS SCHOOL
- TEEN ACTION
- PRO ACTION HERTFORDSHIRE
- SURFERS NOT STREET CHILDREN UK
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STREET ACTION | £143k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| STREET CHILD UNITED | £483k | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| CONSORTIUM FOR STREET CHILDREN | £683k | Under £60,000 | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| STREETZ AHEAD PERFORMING ARTS SCHOOL | £368k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TEEN ACTION | £342k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PRO ACTION HERTFORDSHIRE | £123k | — | 0 | unclear | — | material uncertainty |