SANKTUS
SanKTus' objects are the relief of poverty through advice & practical support to vulnerable people in Kentish Town and London. They provide meals, showers and clothes, befriending & referrals to housing, health & social care agencies; activities for Irish elders include activities & lunch; they support volunteers to participate in all aspects of the charity's work.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds decreased by £1,991 during the year, leaving a balance of £23,804. The trustees report a major funding risk due to reliance on a small number of major donors, noting that activities could only continue for a short period if a donor falls away. However, the charity maintains a bank balance increase of £10,668 and states its reserve policy of approximately 20% of annual payments is well met.
What the accounts disclose
“SanKTus aims to have a reserve of approximate 20% of annual payments at the end of the financial year.” — page 4
“SanKTus has only a small number of major donors and when one of these donors falls away the ongoing activities can only continue in its current form for a short period. This is recognised as a major funding risk.” — page 5
Trustees
- MARGARET HARVEYchair
- Allison Havey
- FR ALLAN ALVARADO GIL
- Jennifer Ruth Rossiter
- RENE VAN VELZEN
- Stuart Garner
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £55k | £44k |
| 30/06/2024 | £53k | £47k |
| 30/06/2023 | £38k | £43k |
| 30/06/2022 | £35k | £41k |
| 30/06/2021 | £59k | £46k |
Common questions
Is SANKTUS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds decreased by £1,991 during the year, leaving a balance of £23,804. The trustees report a major funding risk due to reliance on a small number of major donors, noting that activities could only continue for a short period if a donor falls away. However, the charity maintains a bank balance increase of £10,668 and states its reserve policy of approximately 20% of annual payments is well met. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 27/09/2020 | £7k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 02/03/2020 | £10k | Volunteers for the Homeless and Vulnerable |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/11/2018 | £9k | Volunteers for the homeless |