UK FRIENDS OF NATAL
To protect the physical and mental health of sufferers of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and their families through the provision of, emotional and psycho-therapeutic support and treatment, education and practical advice.
Objects
THE TRUSTEES SHALL HOLD THE TRUST FUND AND ITS INCOME UPON TRUST TO APPLY THEM FOR THE FOLLOWING OBJECTS ("THE OBJECTS"):TO PROMOTE AND PROTECT THE PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH OF SUFFERERS ANDTHEIR FAMILIES OF TRAUMA AND POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD)THROUGH THE PROVISION OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, SUPPORT, TREATMENT, EDUCATIONAND PRACTICAL ADVICE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £13,738 for the year ended 31 December 2025, with total incoming resources of £97,708. Free/unrestricted reserves stood at £85,032, while total net assets were £185,032. The trustees confirmed the charity is a going concern with adequate resources for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“Donations received 96,222” — page 10
“The Trustees have determined that the Charity should maintain reserves equivalent to approximately 12 months of operating expenditure.” — page 5
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Risk management
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2025
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2024
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2023
- Grant-making is its main activity
Trustees
- ALAN JACOBSchair
- GEOFFREY R JAYSON
- Jo Rosenthal
- Lydia Engler
- Nicholas Sunshine
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £98k | £84k |
| 31/12/2024 | £96k | £79k |
| 31/12/2023 | £154k | £11 |
| 31/12/2022 | £7k | £8k |
| 31/12/2021 | £11k | £11k |
Common questions
Is UK FRIENDS OF NATAL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £13,738 for the year ended 31 December 2025, with total incoming resources of £97,708. Free/unrestricted reserves stood at £85,032, while total net assets were £185,032. The trustees confirmed the charity is a going concern with adequate resources for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds UK FRIENDS OF NATAL?
Funders whose own accounts filings name UK FRIENDS OF NATAL as a grant recipient include THE E C SOSNOW CHARITABLE TRUST, THE TALRIC CHARITABLE TRUST, THE ESFANDI CHARITABLE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE E C SOSNOW CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £10k | |
| THE TALRIC CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2026 | £350 | |
| THE ESFANDI CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2025 | amount not stated | |
| THE ESFANDI CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2024 | amount not stated |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE FREDDIE GREEN AND FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £20k |
| THE DODGSON FOUNDATION | 1 | £17k |
| THE MRS SMITH AND MOUNT TRUST | 1 | £13k |
| THE W A HANDLEY CHARITY TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| THE FOUNDATION FOR THE PROMOTION OF WELL-BEING | 1 | £2k |
| ROCKCLIFFE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £2k |
| THE GROCERS' CHARITY | 1 | £250 |
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- MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS
- THE FRIENDS OF FREEMANTLES
- FAMILY FRIENDS
- FRIENDS OF THE HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION - DEAL
- FRIENDS OF THE ROYAL MARSDEN, CHELSEA
- FRIENDS FIRST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK FRIENDS OF NATAL | £98k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS | £28.2m | £110,001 - £120,000 | — | above | — | no doubt |
| THE FRIENDS OF FREEMANTLES | £28k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FAMILY FRIENDS | £348k | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF THE HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION - DEAL | £85k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF THE ROYAL MARSDEN, CHELSEA | £651k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |