WATERHARVEST
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the financial year with a surplus of £22,902 and total reserves of £259,266, which represents nine months of the next financial year's total expenditure. The trustees confirmed that free reserves of £198,642 represent seven months of the annual budget, sitting at the upper end of their stated 6-9 months reserves policy. However, the trustees noted concern regarding the charity's long-term income potential being impacted by global challenges.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees confirmed the existing policy of total reserves between 6-9 months of total budget (including programmes).” — page 20
“Like many other UK charities, the trustees are concerned about WaterHarvest’s long-term income potential being impacted by global challenges beyond its control.” — page 29
“As detailed in Note 6, Om Prakash Sharma (formerly part of our own India Office) was funded as a consultant to support delivery of WaterHarvest’s final programme in India with a local partner – The Water Wisdom Foundation. During the year Om Prakash Sharma was also a Director of The Water Wisdom Foundation but was not involved in the decision by WaterHarvest Trustees to support this organization with a grant of £22,348.” — page 45
Year-over-year changes
- Going concern: no going-concern doubt (FY2024) → going-concern doubt noted (FY2025).
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 06484901
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (30/01/2013)
Trustees
- Fiona Jane Beukeschair
- Alice Flora La Trobe Weston
- Gareth Jon Davies
- Justin Peter Boynton
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £358k | £328k |
| 31/03/2024 | £338k | £445k |
| 31/03/2023 | £389k | £330k |
| 31/03/2022 | £373k | £436k |
| 31/03/2021 | £410k | £360k |
Common questions
Is WATERHARVEST financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity ended the financial year with a surplus of £22,902 and total reserves of £259,266, which represents nine months of the next financial year's total expenditure. The trustees confirmed that free reserves of £198,642 represent seven months of the annual budget, sitting at the upper end of their stated 6-9 months reserves policy. However, the trustees noted concern regarding the charity's long-term income potential being impacted by global challenges. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds WATERHARVEST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name WATERHARVEST as a grant recipient include ALLAN AND NESTA FERGUSON CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT, ALTOR FOUNDATION, JEREMY ALEXANDER SETTLEMENT, WINCHESTER ROTARY CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ALLAN AND NESTA FERGUSON CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | FY2024 | £20k |
| ALTOR FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £3k |
| ALTOR FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £2k |
| JEREMY ALEXANDER SETTLEMENT | FY2023 | £2k |
| WINCHESTER ROTARY CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION | FY2024 | £505 |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ZOUQ FOUNDATION | 1 | — |
| Founders Pledge Ltd | 1 | £386k |
| THE JUSACA CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £120k |
| THE GOSPEL CENTRE | 1 | £14k |
| COLEFAX CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £6k |