FORTUNATUS HOUSING SOLUTIONS

Registered charity 1144246 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as FORTUNATUS SOCIAL HOUSING

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Latest income
£3.2m
Latest spending
£3.1m
Registered
2011
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The charity reported a net income of £71,000 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total incoming resources of £3,188,550 primarily derived from housing benefit. Unrestricted reserves stood at £546,496, which is below the trustees' stated policy target of approximately £600,000 (three months of operating costs). The auditors confirmed the financial statements give a true and fair view and identified no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.

What the accounts disclose

Highest-paid employee band: £100,000 - £110,000 — in the top quarter for charities its size (median £70k)
The number of employees whose employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) exceeded £60,000 was: 31.8.25 1 £100,000 - £110,000 — page 23
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Employees paid over £60,000: 1
The number of employees whose employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) exceeded £60,000 was: 31.8.25 1 — page 23
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy
The unrestricted reserves at the year-end totalled £538,253, which has enabled the trustees decision to expand the Housing Support team in the coming financial year. — page 7
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: Ian Theobold received £18,000 for consultancy services via IDAT Services Ltd; Susan Ellison received £5,400 for accountancy services.
£18,000 paid to IDAT Services Limited in relation to Ian Theobolds Consultancy Fees and £5,400 paid to Susan Ellison for Accountancy Services.
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Ian Theobold (Trustee) received £18,000 in consultancy fees paid to IDAT Services Limited.
£18,000 paid to IDAT Services Limited in relation to Ian Theobolds Consultancy Fees and £5,400 paid to Susan Ellison for Accountancy Services. Both of these engagements are carried out on normal commercial terms.
£18,000 paid to IDAT Services Limited in relation to Ian Theobolds Consultancy Fees and £5,400 paid to Susan Ellison for Accountancy Services. Both of these engagements are carried out on normal commercial terms.
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Susan Ellison (Trustee) received £5,400 for accountancy services.
£18,000 paid to IDAT Services Limited in relation to Ian Theobolds Consultancy Fees and £5,400 paid to Susan Ellison for Accountancy Services. Both of these engagements are carried out on normal commercial terms.
£18,000 paid to IDAT Services Limited in relation to Ian Theobolds Consultancy Fees and £5,400 paid to Susan Ellison for Accountancy Services. Both of these engagements are carried out on normal commercial terms.
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Julian Nicholson (husband of director) is key management personnel with an outstanding employee loan of £800.
£18,000 paid to IDAT Services Limited in relation to Ian Theobolds Consultancy Fees and £5,400 paid to Susan Ellison for Accountancy Services. Both of these engagements are carried out on normal commercial terms.
£18,000 paid to IDAT Services Limited in relation to Ian Theobolds Consultancy Fees and £5,400 paid to Susan Ellison for Accountancy Services. Both of these engagements are carried out on normal commercial terms.
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts audited by Voisey & Co LLP. Discloses 6 of 6 completeness components.

Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)

Total income
£3.2m
Total spending
£3.1m
Reserves (reported)
£546k
Employees
27

Reported reserves equal ~2.1 months of spending — in the bottom quarter for charities its size (median 4.8 months; benchmarks).

Trustees

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/08/2025£3.2m£3.1m
31/08/2024£3.0m£2.9m
31/08/2023£2.8m£2.7m
31/08/2022£2.6m£2.5m
31/08/2021£2.5m£2.5m

Common questions

Is FORTUNATUS HOUSING SOLUTIONS financially healthy?

The charity reported a net income of £71,000 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total incoming resources of £3,188,550 primarily derived from housing benefit. Unrestricted reserves stood at £546,496, which is below the trustees' stated policy target of approximately £600,000 (three months of operating costs). The auditors confirmed the financial statements give a true and fair view and identified no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Voisey & Co LLP.

What does the highest-paid employee of FORTUNATUS HOUSING SOLUTIONS earn?

Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £100,000 - £110,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.