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.
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
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 |