CONSUMERS INTERNATIONAL
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a consolidated surplus of £311,763 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total income rising to £2,806,192. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves of £1,706,755 are held, which exceeds the stated policy target of 20% of unrestricted income (£370,823). The trustees confirm that no material uncertainties exist regarding the entity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“In March 2015, the Council set a 20% target of unrestricted income to be held in reserves. This equates to a target unrestricted reserves level of £370,823”
“Recharges for salaries and overheads were made during the year totaling £83,327 (2023: £1,265). The inter company balance held at 31 December 2024 amounts to £127,488 (2023: £92,563). The trading subsidiary, Consumers International Services Ltd, donates the whole of its profit to the parent entity, Consumers International.” — page 43
“Included in the consolidated results are those of the subsidiary for Consumers International Services Ltd. that was registered in August 2018.” — page 22
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Trustees
- Anindita Mehta
- MARIMUTHU NADASON
- Philip Radford
- Rocio Concha
- Rosemary Shumireyi Chikarakara Mpofu
- Sandra Molenaar
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £2.7m | £2.4m |
| 31/12/2023 | £2.3m | £2.7m |
| 31/12/2022 | £2.4m | £1.7m |
| 31/12/2021 | £1.8m | £1.3m |
| 31/12/2020 | £1.7m | £1.7m |
Common questions
Is CONSUMERS INTERNATIONAL financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity achieved a consolidated surplus of £311,763 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total income rising to £2,806,192. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves of £1,706,755 are held, which exceeds the stated policy target of 20% of unrestricted income (£370,823). The trustees confirm that no material uncertainties exist regarding the entity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by HaysMac LLP.