RESTLESS DEVELOPMENT
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that free reserves were £556,000, representing 84% of the Trustees' benchmark target of £661,941. The charity reported a net movement in funds of £95,000 for the year, driven by growth in unrestricted fundraising income which offset a decrease in programmatic grant income. The Trustees and auditors confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Under the Global Salary Scale the total amount of salary and other benefits paid to its twenty five Key Management Personnel for their services to the charity was £1,180,439. (2022/23:twenty five personnel, £1,168,992).” — page 37
“Under the Global Salary Scale the total amount of salary and other benefits paid to its twenty five Key Management Personnel for their services to the charity was £1,180,439. (2022/23:twenty five personnel, £1,168,992).” — page 37
“At 30 September 2024, Restless Development had total funds of £2,179,000. Restricted funds were £1,528,000 (2022/23 £1,335,000) and Free reserves were £556,000 (2022/23: £595,000) which represents 84% of the current benchmark set by the Trustees.” — page 21
“During the year, Restless Development worked closely with an affiliate organisation, Restless Development USA. Whilst there is no common direct or indirect control, at 30 September 2024, Restless Development USA owed Restless Development £6,613 (2023: £4,531 owed to Restless Development). This comprised £38,443 of income allocations, £39,970 of expenditure, which mostly related to expenditure incurred in by Restless Development USA inc in support of the Youth Power Summit. The Co-Chief Executive of Restless Development also served as a member of the board of Restless Development USA during the financial year to September 2024.” — page 47
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 06741123
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Alex Kent — Co-CEO
- Lesley Garura — Sierra Leone Director and Zimbabwe Co-Director
Funders the charity credits
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/09/2025)
Trustees
- Edleen John
- Eshban Kwesiga
- Francesca Bowen
- Isabella Mosselmans
- Jennifer Wilson
- Justin Derbyshire
- Lucinda Mundy
- Mafipe Chunga
- Nicola Dean
- Pooja Singh
- Tom William Chandler Allen
- Winnie Achieng Owako
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £8.4m | £7.7m |
| 30/09/2024 | £8.1m | £7.7m |
| 30/09/2023 | £7.9m | £8.2m |
| 30/09/2022 | £8.7m | £9.0m |
| 30/09/2021 | £8.1m | £7.8m |
Common questions
Is RESTLESS DEVELOPMENT financially healthy?
The accounts state that free reserves were £556,000, representing 84% of the Trustees' benchmark target of £661,941. The charity reported a net movement in funds of £95,000 for the year, driven by growth in unrestricted fundraising income which offset a decrease in programmatic grant income. The Trustees and auditors confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Buzzacott Audit LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of RESTLESS DEVELOPMENT earn?
Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £80,000 - £89,999 band, and 6 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds RESTLESS DEVELOPMENT?
Funders whose own accounts filings name RESTLESS DEVELOPMENT as a grant recipient include CO-OPERATIVE COMMUNITY INVESTMENT FOUNDATION, THE CHRISTOPHER AND HENRY OLDFIELD TRUST, THE ROAN CHARITABLE TRUST, WATES FAMILY ENTERPRISE TRUST, SUMNER WILSON CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CO-OPERATIVE COMMUNITY INVESTMENT FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £100k |
| THE CHRISTOPHER AND HENRY OLDFIELD TRUST | FY2023 | £25k |
| THE ROAN CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £4k |
| THE ROAN CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £2k |
| WATES FAMILY ENTERPRISE TRUST | FY2022 | £1k |
| SUMNER WILSON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £500 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 09/02/2022 | £300k | Special Grant 2022 |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| FRIENDS OF WIZNITZ LIMITED | 1 | £335k |
| SF FOUNDATION | 1 | £209k |
| GILMOOR BENEVOLENT FUND LIMITED | 1 | £154k |
| CMZ LTD | 1 | £137k |
| ALDRIDGE FOUNDATION CIO | 1 | £131k |
| NES FOUNDATION LTD | 1 | £112k |
| MERCAZ TORAH VECHESED LIMITED | 1 | £104k |
| TAGMARSH CHARITY LIMITED | 1 | £75k |