CRESS
Christian Relief Education Skills and Sustainability (CRESS) is based in Wiltshire, UK and has a partner organisation based in Arua, Uganda. It supports South Sudanese and Ugandan people, by providing educational bursaries for all ages; operating a primary healthcare clinic; education in agriculture skills using trained leaders, psychological trauma support and vocational training.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income decreased to £327,799 from £396,587 in the prior year, resulting in a small deficit of £440 on unrestricted funds. Despite this, the charity maintains sufficient reserves, with unrestricted funds at £55,140 and restricted reserves growing to £168,345, which the trustees believe provides a secure start to the new year.
What the accounts disclose
“59% donations & gifts” — page 18
“During the year six trustees made donations totalling £12,968 (2024: £14,568) towards the normal activities of the charity.” — page 33
“One trustee was reimbursed £757 (2024: £4,514) for expenses incurred on behalf of the charity in the implementation of its activities.” — page 33
“During the year six trustees made donations totalling £12,968 (2024: £14,568) towards the normal activities of the charity.” — page 33
“One trustee was reimbursed £757 (2024: £4,514) for expenses incurred on behalf of the charity in the implementation of its activities.” — page 33
“CRESS Africa Foundation Limited Executive Director Isaac Soro”
Trustees
- RICHARD JEREMY DAVID METCALFE OBEchair
- Anthony Belchambers
- CAROLINE LAMB MA OXON
- Dr JONATHaN OLIVER CULLIS
- Jane Guy
- John Kenneth Elliott Broadley
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £328k | £298k |
| 31/12/2024 | £397k | £348k |
| 31/12/2023 | £318k | £294k |
| 31/12/2022 | £314k | £293k |
| 31/12/2021 | £223k | £240k |
Common questions
Is CRESS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income decreased to £327,799 from £396,587 in the prior year, resulting in a small deficit of £440 on unrestricted funds. Despite this, the charity maintains sufficient reserves, with unrestricted funds at £55,140 and restricted reserves growing to £168,345, which the trustees believe provides a secure start to the new year. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| SOLIDARITY PROJECTS LTD | 1 | £69k |
| COMMUNITY & VOLUNTARY SUPPORT CONWY | 1 | £28k |
| CHAPEL OF LIFE | 1 | £8k |
| HAJI RAFIQUE FOUNDATION | 1 | £7k |
| THE STEVE MORGAN FOUNDATION | 1 | £1 |
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- CREST CO-OPERATIVE LTD
- THE ELIZABETH CREAK CHARITABLE TRUST
- CROPS
- GREEN CRESCENT AID UK
- CHARIS COMMUNICATIONS
- SOLIDARITY PROJECTS LTD
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRESS | £328k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CREST CO-OPERATIVE LTD | £645k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ELIZABETH CREAK CHARITABLE TRUST | £1.4m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CROPS | £117k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| GREEN CRESCENT AID UK | £1.5m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHARIS COMMUNICATIONS | £125k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |