ONE BY ONE
To provide urgent care and supply immediate needs for vulnerable people all over the world. We do this through restorative care, educational support and empowering sustainable living to prevent exploitation.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £38,913 with total income of £619,626 and held unrestricted free reserves of £491,653. The trustees report a strong liquidity position with £629,494 in cash and bank balances, noting that reserves are at an appropriate level to manage financial risk. The charity maintains a reserves policy target of three to six months of operating expenditure, which it considers prudent for its scale and commitments.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees aim to maintain unrestricted free reserves equivalent to between three and six months of operating expenditure.” — page 7
“Expand Consultancy is a limited company owned and run by Matthew Murray, husband of Rebecca Murray and provides PR, fundraising and media consultancy services for One By One. Expand Consultancy Limited received £38,000 (2024 £46,450) for services provided during the year. In addition, Matthew Murray was paid £12,900 (2024: £4,200) for PR, fundraising and consultancy services.” — page 24
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Trustees
- One By One International Limited
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £620k | £581k |
| 31/12/2024 | £631k | £580k |
| 31/12/2023 | £589k | £769k |
| 31/12/2022 | £714k | £549k |
| 31/12/2021 | £536k | £302k |
Common questions
Is ONE BY ONE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £38,913 with total income of £619,626 and held unrestricted free reserves of £491,653. The trustees report a strong liquidity position with £629,494 in cash and bank balances, noting that reserves are at an appropriate level to manage financial risk. The charity maintains a reserves policy target of three to six months of operating expenditure, which it considers prudent for its scale and commitments. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds ONE BY ONE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name ONE BY ONE as a grant recipient include BETHEL COMMUNITY CHURCH, HERRINGTHORPE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH, ALIVE CHURCH LINCOLN, THE CARMELA & RONNIE PIGNATELLI FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| BETHEL COMMUNITY CHURCH | FY2021 | £12k | |
| HERRINGTHORPE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH | FY2025 | £8k | Support of chosen charities |
| ALIVE CHURCH LINCOLN | FY2024 | £3k | Missions |
| THE CARMELA & RONNIE PIGNATELLI FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £3k | |
| THE CARMELA & RONNIE PIGNATELLI FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £3k | |
| THE CARMELA & RONNIE PIGNATELLI FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £3k | |
| THE CARMELA & RONNIE PIGNATELLI FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £3k | |
| BETHEL COMMUNITY CHURCH | FY2023 | £2k | |
| BETHEL COMMUNITY CHURCH | FY2022 | £1k | |
| ALIVE CHURCH LINCOLN | FY2023 | £500 | Grants payable - Direct Charitable Activities |