GUTS UK CHARITY
Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts
The accounts state that Guts UK held net assets of £5.8m at the end of 2023, with free reserves of £1.1m meeting the trustees' policy target of twelve months of administration, public education, and fundraising costs. The charity reported a net income increase to £1.4m, driven by higher donations and investment gains, while total expenditure decreased to £1.1m due to the timing of research fellowship awards.
What the accounts disclose
“maintained the policy that twelve months of administration, public education and fundraising costs is a sufficient reserve.” — page 13
“The BSG provided a grant of £12,312 (2022: £16,396) to support trainee research grants.” — page 49
“Guts UK paid the BSG a total of £307 for office rates and broadband provision.” — page 49
“The BSG provided a grant of £12,312 (2022: £16,396) to support trainee research grants.” — page 49
“Guts UK paid the BSG a total of £307 for office rates and broadband provision.” — page 49
“The BSG provided a grant of £12,312 (2022: £16,396) to support trainee research grants.” — page 49
“Guts UK paid the BSG a total of £307 for office rates and broadband provision.” — page 49
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Trustees
- Dr Victoria Ann Kingchair
- Angharad Rose Widlake
- Conor McCann
- Dr Linda Dugdale-Bradley
- Jon Carter
- Melissa Davey
- Professor Christine Norton
- Professor Christopher Simon John Probert
- Ravinder Chahil
- sarah linnington
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £1.2m | £1.3m |
| 31/12/2023 | £1.4m | £1.1m |
| 31/12/2022 | £1.2m | £1.7m |
| 31/12/2021 | £1.1m | £921k |
| 31/12/2020 | £550k | £583k |
Common questions
Is GUTS UK CHARITY financially healthy?
The accounts state that Guts UK held net assets of £5.8m at the end of 2023, with free reserves of £1.1m meeting the trustees' policy target of twelve months of administration, public education, and fundraising costs. The charity reported a net income increase to £1.4m, driven by higher donations and investment gains, while total expenditure decreased to £1.1m due to the timing of research fellowship awards. Its FY2023 accounts were audited by Harris Lacey and Swain.
Who funds GUTS UK CHARITY?
Funders whose own accounts filings name GUTS UK CHARITY as a grant recipient include THE GUNTER CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE GUNTER CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £851 |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| SIR SAMUEL SCOTT OF YEWS TRUST | 3 | £36k |
| THE IAN ASKEW CHARITABLE TRUST | 3 | £4k |
| ROBERT LUFF FOUNDATION LIMITED | 2 | £60k |
| ANSON CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £34k |
| THE INMAN CHARITY | 2 | £14k |
| CECIL PILKINGTON CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £8k |
| THE ANNIE TRANMER CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £5k |
| THE IAN FLEMING CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £5k |