BRITAIN YEARLY MEETING OF THE RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS (QUAKERS)
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £4.4m for the year ended 31 December 2024, driven by a decrease in legacy income and increased staff costs. Despite this deficit, the trustees consider the going concern basis appropriate, citing robust income streams and a strong reserves position, while committing to a financial recovery plan to achieve a balanced budget by the end of 2028.
What the accounts disclose
“The Recording Clerk acts as Chief Executive and earned a salary of £98,529. Salaries for other key management personnel ranged between £69,570–£89,440.” — page 38
“With the Risk Management Fund transfer noted below, the balance of these reserves by end 2025 is estimated to be £2.1m. MtM will, with OMs, work towards over time to redress this shortfall”
Year-over-year changes
- Top pay band moved from £80,001 - £90,000 (FY2023) to £90,001 - £100,000 (FY2024).
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (16/07/2026)
- Received assets from another charity (27/02/2026)
- Received assets from another charity (07/05/2025)
- Received assets from another charity (16/07/2024)
- Received assets from another charity (30/11/2018)
- Received assets from another charity (08/03/2016)
Trustees
- Maria Rosaria Johnsonchair
- Catherine Mary Brown
- Christopher Andrew Fotheringham
- Christopher Robert Jardine
- Elisabeth Helen Burch
- Elizabeth Josephine Redfern
- Elizabeth Margaret Law
- Friend Silas Johnson Price
- Joanna Louise Hills
- Kit Jonathan King
- PAUL CHAPPLE WHITEHOUSE
- Ruth McTighe
- Teresa Jane Murray
- Ursula Dorothy Fuller
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £12.3m | £16.2m |
| 31/12/2023 | £13.0m | £15.6m |
| 31/12/2022 | £9.4m | £12.0m |
| 31/12/2021 | £10.0m | £8.7m |
| 31/12/2020 | £16.1m | £12.0m |
Common questions
Is BRITAIN YEARLY MEETING OF THE RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS (QUAKERS) financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £4.4m for the year ended 31 December 2024, driven by a decrease in legacy income and increased staff costs. Despite this deficit, the trustees consider the going concern basis appropriate, citing robust income streams and a strong reserves position, while committing to a financial recovery plan to achieve a balanced budget by the end of 2028. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Sayer Vincent LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of BRITAIN YEARLY MEETING OF THE RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS (QUAKERS) earn?
Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £90,001 - £100,000 band.
Who funds BRITAIN YEARLY MEETING OF THE RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS (QUAKERS)?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BRITAIN YEARLY MEETING OF THE RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS (QUAKERS) as a grant recipient include HARDSHAW AND MANN AREA QUAKER MEETING OF THE RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS (QUAKERS) IN BRITAIN, WORLD DAY OF PRAYER NATIONAL COMMITTEE FOR ENGLAND, WALES AND NORTHERN IRELAND.
Known funders
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE SCURRAH WAINWRIGHT CHARITY | 1 | £5k |
| LANCASHIRE CENTRAL AND NORTH AREA QUAKER MEETING | 1 | £200 |
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