CYAN INTERNATIONAL
Cyan International relates to a network of organisations working alongside some of the world's poorest people across Africa, Asia and the Middle East. We work to improve access to essential services, secure basic human rights and improve economic opportunities. Our partners work to transform lives, particularly for those affected by conflict and insecurity.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that Cyan International is being wound up solvently, with financial statements prepared on a break-up basis rather than a going concern basis. The charity held free unrestricted reserves of £131,433, which the trustees report represents approximately 24 months of budgeted expenditure. Total net assets at year-end were £156,417, with all funds scheduled to be transferred to BMS World Mission upon closure.
What the accounts disclose
“The sole funding source was BMS World Mission.” — page 10
“The Board has agreed a policy of normally holding between six and twelve months of budgeted expenditure as free reserves” — page 10
“the trustees have decided to wind up the charity and that the financial statements have therefore been prepared on a break-up basis rather than on a going concern basis.” — page 13
“Cyan International established a wholly-owned subsidiary company in India, known as Cyan International (India).” — page 9
Year-over-year changes
- Reserves position vs the charity's own policy moved from "within" (FY2024) to "above" (FY2025).
Trustees
- Alexander William Vickerschair
- ANDREW MCCULLIE JOHNSON
- David Cooper
- Kevin Hugh Jones
- Linda Darby
- Valerie Ann Stevens
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £67k | £65k |
| 31/12/2024 | £164k | £147k |
| 31/12/2023 | £182k | £174k |
| 31/12/2022 | £255k | £238k |
| 31/12/2021 | £246k | £265k |
Common questions
Is CYAN INTERNATIONAL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that Cyan International is being wound up solvently, with financial statements prepared on a break-up basis rather than a going concern basis. The charity held free unrestricted reserves of £131,433, which the trustees report represents approximately 24 months of budgeted expenditure. Total net assets at year-end were £156,417, with all funds scheduled to be transferred to BMS World Mission upon closure. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds CYAN INTERNATIONAL?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CYAN INTERNATIONAL as a grant recipient include THE BAPTIST MISSIONARY SOCIETY.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE BAPTIST MISSIONARY SOCIETY | FY2025 | £154k | MENA |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE OAKDALE TRUST | 2 | £4k |
| THE REED FOUNDATION | 1 | — |
| START NETWORK | 1 | £919k |
| THE BLOOM FOUNDATION | 1 | £114k |
| PLAN INTERNATIONAL UK | 1 | £103k |
| ALLAN AND NESTA FERGUSON CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | 1 | £30k |
| THE MAURICE AND HILDA LAING CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £24k |
| THE DAGNY RAYMOND CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £10k |
Charities like this
- CARE INTERNATIONAL UK
- THE CYNARA FOUNDATION
- CHRYSALIS YOUTH EMPOWERMENT NETWORK
- WELSH CENTRE FOR INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS / CANOLFAN MATERION RHYNGWLADOL CYMRU
- INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN'S TRUST
- INTERNATIONAL NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANISATION TRAINING AND RESEARCH CENTRE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CYAN INTERNATIONAL | £67k | — | 0 | above | — | not going concern |
| CARE INTERNATIONAL UK | £64.1m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE CYNARA FOUNDATION | £153k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CHRYSALIS YOUTH EMPOWERMENT NETWORK | £127k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| WELSH CENTRE FOR INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS / CANOLFAN MATERION RHYNGWLADOL CYMRU | £1.2m | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN'S TRUST | £117k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |