PEOPLE'S HEALTH TRUST
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income decreased significantly to £1,347,995 due to the cessation of society lottery donations, while total charitable expenditure was £1,947,373, resulting in a net deficit for the year. Despite this, the charity maintains strong unrestricted reserves of £1,132,609, which equate to 56.81 weeks of running costs, well above the stated policy target of 26 weeks.
What the accounts disclose
“The reserves policy for the charitable company states that the Trust will aim to maintain general reserves of at least 26 weeks’ running costs, which exclude grants and associated research and evaluation costs.” — page 20
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/09/2025)
Trustees
- JENNIFER EDWARDSchair
- Andrew Richard Bickerdike
- Jolynne Maria Bernadette De Souza
- Leandra Ebony Box
- Martin Hugh Fraser Anderson
- Ranjeet Singh Kaile
- SHELAGH KIRKLAND
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £1.3m | £1.9m |
| 30/09/2024 | £3.5m | £2.7m |
| 30/09/2023 | £3.7m | £6.1m |
| 30/09/2022 | £4.7m | £5.9m |
| 30/09/2021 | £5.8m | £4.8m |
Common questions
Is PEOPLE'S HEALTH TRUST financially healthy?
The accounts state that total income decreased significantly to £1,347,995 due to the cessation of society lottery donations, while total charitable expenditure was £1,947,373, resulting in a net deficit for the year. Despite this, the charity maintains strong unrestricted reserves of £1,132,609, which equate to 56.81 weeks of running costs, well above the stated policy target of 26 weeks. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Sayer Vincent LLP.