CURIOUS MINDS
Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts
The accounts state that free reserves increased to £500,968, meeting the trustees' policy target of £500,000, which is set to cover six months of overhead costs. The charity reports a net incoming resource before transfers of £89,963, supported by total income of £2,013,202 against total expenditure of £2,025,081. The trustees confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“One employee had earnings (excluding employer pension costs) over £60,000 during the year: Number of employees One (2020: One) Band £60,000 to £70,000” — page 48
“One employee had earnings (excluding employer pension costs) over £60,000 during the year: Number of employees One (2020: One)” — page 48
“Derri's daughter, Amy Burdon, was commissioned for programme support and facilitation, receiving fees of £3,900 and travel expenses of £80 in 2022/23 (2021/22 NIL).” — page 52
“Mustafa Hassan claimed travel expenses to attend recruitment meetings of £26.40 during the year.” — page 52
“Derri's daughter, Amy Burdon, was commissioned for programme support and facilitation, receiving fees of £3,900 and travel expenses of £80 in 2022/23 (2021/22 NIL).” — page 52
“Mustafa Hassan claimed travel expenses to attend recruitment meetings of £26.40 during the year.” — page 52
Year-over-year changes
- Top pay band moved from £60,000 - £70,000 (FY2022) to £60,000 to £70,000 (FY2023).
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Derri Burdon — CEO
- Sally Bacon — Co-Chair of the Cultural Learning Alliance
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Kathy McArdlechair
- Abby Erin Symonds
- Alicia Carmel Smith
- Bernadette Ellen Furey-Thompson
- Janet Mary Madden Goodier
- Jennifer Eileen Mutch
- Kara Jane Orford
- Linda Wachaga
- Matthew James McCallum
- Samira Jane Al-Obaidi
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £1.3m | £1.2m |
| 31/03/2024 | £1.3m | £1.1m |
| 31/03/2023 | £2.0m | £2.0m |
| 31/03/2022 | £1.8m | £1.6m |
| 31/03/2021 | £1.9m | £1.9m |
Common questions
Is CURIOUS MINDS financially healthy?
The accounts state that free reserves increased to £500,968, meeting the trustees' policy target of £500,000, which is set to cover six months of overhead costs. The charity reports a net incoming resource before transfers of £89,963, supported by total income of £2,013,202 against total expenditure of £2,025,081. The trustees confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2023 accounts were audited by Mitchell Charlesworth (Audit) Limited.
What does the highest-paid employee of CURIOUS MINDS earn?
Per its FY2023 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £60,000 to £70,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 02/08/2017 | £49k | "Harris Transformers" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 28/06/2017 | £933k | "Hope Streets" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 06/09/2016 | £10k | "Blaze Harris Transformers" |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE SOUTH STREET GREEN ROOM FOUNDATION | 1 | £398k |
| FRIENDS OF WIZNITZ LIMITED | 1 | £335k |
| SF FOUNDATION | 1 | £209k |
| GILMOOR BENEVOLENT FUND LIMITED | 1 | £154k |
| CMZ LTD | 1 | £137k |
| NES FOUNDATION LTD | 1 | £112k |
| MERCAZ TORAH VECHESED LIMITED | 1 | £104k |
| TAGMARSH CHARITY LIMITED | 1 | £75k |