THE PAIS PROJECT
The Pais Project trains and equips gap year apprentices to carry out activities in schools and churches such as assemblies, clubs, classroom support and youth groups.
Objects
(I) TO SEEK THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT OF FAITH ANNEXED (II) THE RELIEF OF PERSONS WHO ARE UNEMPLOYED IN PARTICULAR BY THE PROVISION OF ADVICE, EDUCATION AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES(III) TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN, YOUNG PERSONS AND ADULTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity received £85,335 in receipts against payments of £74,762, resulting in a net surplus. The trustees report that reserves are being built, with unrestricted funds increasing to £22,790, although this remains below the stated policy target of £24,000.
What the accounts disclose
“The Pais Project reserves policy states that reserves should fund three months of operating costs in the event that The Pais Project ceases to operate. At year ended 31st August 2025, this amounts to £24,000” — page 5
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/08/2023
- Volunteers: 33
Trustees
- Philip Rhys Mileschair
- Elisabeth Thomas
- Elizabeth Thompson
- Jonathan Richard Buckley
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £85k | £75k |
| 31/08/2024 | £64k | £98k |
| 31/08/2023 | £89k | £93k |
| 31/08/2022 | £74k | £66k |
| 31/08/2021 | £60k | £64k |
Common questions
Is THE PAIS PROJECT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity received £85,335 in receipts against payments of £74,762, resulting in a net surplus. The trustees report that reserves are being built, with unrestricted funds increasing to £22,790, although this remains below the stated policy target of £24,000. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE PAIS PROJECT?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE PAIS PROJECT as a grant recipient include WELLSPRING CHRISTIAN CENTRE, SEEDFIELD TRUST, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER'S WEST MOLESEY.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| WELLSPRING CHRISTIAN CENTRE | FY2024 | £5k | support a Pais worker who assisted with children’s and youth work |
| SEEDFIELD TRUST | FY2024 | £3k | |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER'S WEST MOLESEY | FY2021 | £1k | Youth/Children's Ministry support |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM ADLINGTON CADBURY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £186k |
| THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH MUSIC | 1 | £150k |
| STRATFORD-UPON-AVON TOWN TRUST | 1 | £148k |
| Thomas Waley-Cohen Charitable Trust | 1 | £110k |
| THE STEWARTS LAW FOUNDATION | 1 | £65k |
| THE KING HENRY VIII ENDOWED TRUST, WARWICK | 1 | £34k |
| THE BATCHWORTH TRUST | 1 | £15k |
| THE YARDLEY GREAT TRUST GROUP | 1 | £15k |
Charities like this
- THE PARENTING PROJECT
- PROFOUND AND MULTIPLE IMPAIRMENT SERVICE
- THE SCHOOLS CONSENT PROJECT
- IAPS CHARITABLE TRUST
- P A K S
- THE SPRINGFIELD PROJECT
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE PAIS PROJECT | £85k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PARENTING PROJECT | £566k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| PROFOUND AND MULTIPLE IMPAIRMENT SERVICE | £903k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE SCHOOLS CONSENT PROJECT | £433k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| IAPS CHARITABLE TRUST | £197k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| P A K S | £1.3m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |