PSHE ASSOCIATION
The object of the charity is to advance the education of the public in the subject of personal, social, health and economic well-being. This promotes the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities. To support teachers and other professionals in providing high quality personal, social, health, economic (PSHE) education. To inform national policy for PSHE education.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £277,427 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted reserves from £927,100 to £649,673. Despite this financial loss, the trustees confirm that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future with no material uncertainties.
What the accounts disclose
“we aim to keep between 3 and 6 months of operating costs (equating to between £450,000 and £900,000 based on our 25-26 budgeted expenditure) in general reserves at all times” — page 9
“Expenses totalling £73 (2024: £107) for travel to trustee meetings were reimbursed to one Trustee in the year.”
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Jonathan Baggaley — Chief Executive
- Jenny Barksfield — Deputy Chief Executive & Director of Education
Funders the charity credits
- European Research Council
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Jane Tillin
- Klara Reddy
- MARILYN ANTOINETTE HOLNESS
- Michael Belkin
- Oritseweyinmi Guate
- Sofie Wheeldon
- Vanessa Pearce
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £1.5m | £1.8m |
| 31/03/2024 | £1.6m | £1.8m |
| 31/03/2023 | £1.6m | £1.5m |
| 31/03/2022 | £1.4m | £1.2m |
| 31/03/2021 | £1.3m | £1.1m |
Common questions
Is PSHE ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £277,427 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted reserves from £927,100 to £649,673. Despite this financial loss, the trustees confirm that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future with no material uncertainties. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by HaysMac LLP.
Who funds PSHE ASSOCIATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name PSHE ASSOCIATION as a grant recipient include THE GUARDIAN FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE GUARDIAN FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £10k | News & Media literacy |
| THE GUARDIAN FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £8k | News & Media literacy |
| THE GUARDIAN FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £5k | News Literacy and Education |
| THE GUARDIAN FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £4k | Educations — News literacy project |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 01/04/2022 | £32k | University of York (The) and PSHE Association KTP 21_22 R5 |
| UK government | 01/04/2022 | £8k | University of York (The) and PSHE Association KTP 21_22 R5 |
Funders of similar charities
Charities like this
- Association of Higher Education Professionals
- THE POLITICAL STUDIES ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED KINGDOM
- THE INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION
- THE ASSOCIATION OF DIRECTORS OF ADULT SOCIAL SERVICES
- ASSOCIATION FOR THE STUDY OF OBESITY
- THE PATIENTS ASSOCIATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSHE ASSOCIATION | £1.5m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Association of Higher Education Professionals | £761k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE POLITICAL STUDIES ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED KINGDOM | £932k | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| THE INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION | £1.9m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ASSOCIATION OF DIRECTORS OF ADULT SOCIAL SERVICES | £3.3m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ASSOCIATION FOR THE STUDY OF OBESITY | £149k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |