THE FACULTY OF FORENSIC & LEGAL MEDICINE OF THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £81,261 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total charity funds increasing to £1,141,517. Per the trustees' report, the charity remains financially sound with adequate cash resources to meet ongoing costs, despite a decrease in total income from charitable activities. The trustees confirmed that no material uncertainties exist regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees aim to maintain free reserves in unrestricted funds at a level which equates to between one and two years of unrestricted charitable expenditure.” — page 12
“One Trustee (Dr Alex Gorton) received payments approved by the Board for a facilitator role organised by the Faculty. All other trustees give of their time freely.”
“One Trustee (Dr Alex Gorton) received payments approved by the Board for a facilitator role organised by the Faculty. All other trustees give of their time freely. Details of trustee expenses (predominantly travelling expenses) are disclosed in note 7 to the accounts and related party transactions are disclosed in note 18 to the accounts.”
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Trustees
- Collette O'Connor
- Dr Alex Gorton
- Dr Amy Hamm
- Dr Bernadette Butler
- Dr Catherine White
- Dr Deryn Evans
- Dr Elizabeth Sevink
- Dr Iain Brew
- Dr Jonathan McAllister
- Dr Laura Dean
- Dr Robin Jamieson
- Dr Sarah Camp
- Elaine Cook
- Emma Murphy
- Samantha Fenoulhet
- Stacey Day
- Taylor Holman
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £1.0m | £962k |
| 31/12/2023 | £1.1m | £1.1m |
| 31/12/2022 | £650k | £465k |
| 31/12/2021 | £478k | £330k |
| 31/12/2020 | £407k | £346k |
Common questions
Is THE FACULTY OF FORENSIC & LEGAL MEDICINE OF THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £81,261 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total charity funds increasing to £1,141,517. Per the trustees' report, the charity remains financially sound with adequate cash resources to meet ongoing costs, despite a decrease in total income from charitable activities. The trustees confirmed that no material uncertainties exist regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by MHA.