KALEIDOSCOPE DIVERSITY TRUST
The Kaleidoscope Trust works to advance the human rights of LGBT people in countries where they lack their equal rights, particularly in the Commonwealth. We do this by listening, amplifying and communicating their voices to a wider audience to persuade public and political opinion and work as a catalyst for meaningful change to end discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £163,727 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total net assets from £833,922 to £670,195. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves of £308,583 remain above the stated policy target of four months of core expenditure (£176,463). The trustees confirm the charity is a going concern with sufficient resources to meet core costs for four months.
What the accounts disclose
“It has established a policy whereby the unrestricted funds not committed or invested in tangible fixed assets held by the charity should be at least four months of the Trust’s core expenditure.” — page 12
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Beth Dowling-Jones — Interim Chair
- Laura Crandley — Treasurer
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Adam Barriball
- Bethan Alice Rachel Dowling-Jones
- David Bholat
- Jasvir Singh
- Krisha Gandhi
- Laura Crandley
- Marie-Helene Tyack
- Matthew Hedges
- Tobi Olasunkanmi
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £2.5m | £2.6m |
| 31/03/2024 | £1.6m | £1.8m |
| 31/03/2023 | £1.8m | £1.6m |
| 31/03/2022 | £1.6m | £1.2m |
| 31/03/2021 | £1.3m | £1.3m |
Common questions
Is KALEIDOSCOPE DIVERSITY TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £163,727 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total net assets from £833,922 to £670,195. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves of £308,583 remain above the stated policy target of four months of core expenditure (£176,463). The trustees confirm the charity is a going concern with sufficient resources to meet core costs for four months. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Jackson Nicholas Assie Limited.
Who funds KALEIDOSCOPE DIVERSITY TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name KALEIDOSCOPE DIVERSITY TRUST as a grant recipient include DAVID & RUTH LEWIS FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID & RUTH LEWIS FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £50k | General charitable funding |
| DAVID & RUTH LEWIS FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £50k | General charitable funding |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ELRHA | 1 | £123k |
| THE JOSEPH ROWNTREE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £105k |
| THE HINCHINGBROOKE FOUNDATION | 1 | £32k |
| BOOTS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| THE MRS SMITH AND MOUNT TRUST | 1 | £8k |
| THE PIXEL FUND | 1 | £5k |
| THE ANNIE TRANMER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £4k |
| CAREW POLE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £3k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KALEIDOSCOPE DIVERSITY TRUST | £2.5m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| KALEIDOSCOPE PROJECT | £19.5m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| THE KITE TRUST | £667k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LGB ALLIANCE | £383k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| READING PRIDE | £101k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WARWICKSHIRE PRIDE | £118k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |