THE SUITED & BOOTED CENTRE LIMITED
Provides those referred by public agencies with suitable (donated) interview clothing, with general mentoring and in some cases with opportunities for work experience.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £142,520, which the trustees confirm meets their policy target of maintaining at least three months of unrestricted payments. Although the charity reported a net expenditure deficit of £18,872 for the year, it holds sufficient cash and unrestricted funds to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“Income from voluntary donations and fundraising fell significantly in this financial year from £142,265 in the prior year to £82,705. Income from grants and regular donations has also decreased from £41,000 to £24,464.” — page 7
Trustees
- ANGUS MURRAYchair
- Jeremy Booth
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/05/2025 | £109k | £127k |
| 31/05/2024 | £184k | £120k |
| 31/05/2023 | £152k | £122k |
| 31/05/2022 | £88k | £148k |
| 31/05/2021 | £152k | £117k |
Common questions
Is THE SUITED & BOOTED CENTRE LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £142,520, which the trustees confirm meets their policy target of maintaining at least three months of unrestricted payments. Although the charity reported a net expenditure deficit of £18,872 for the year, it holds sufficient cash and unrestricted funds to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE SUITED & BOOTED CENTRE LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE SUITED & BOOTED CENTRE LIMITED as a grant recipient include THE HISCOX FOUNDATION, WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF INSURERS CHARITABLE TRUST, WATES FAMILY ENTERPRISE TRUST, THE WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF ACTUARIES CHARITY, THE BUZZACOTT STUART DEFRIES MEMORIAL FUND.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE HISCOX FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £30k | |
| WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF INSURERS CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £16k | Ad hoc grants |
| WATES FAMILY ENTERPRISE TRUST | FY2022 | £5k | Group Awards |
| THE WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF ACTUARIES CHARITY | FY2024 | £5k | Charities with an actuary involved |
| THE HISCOX FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £3k | |
| THE BUZZACOTT STUART DEFRIES MEMORIAL FUND | FY2025 | £2k | |
| THE HISCOX FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £1k | |
| THE BUZZACOTT STUART DEFRIES MEMORIAL FUND | FY2024 | £1k | |
| THE WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF ACTUARIES CHARITY | FY2025 | £800 | Charities with an actuary involved |