INSTITUTE OF HEALTH VISITING
The Institute operates across the UK and is building international connections with other countries seeking to strengthen their own public health nursing practice. The mission of the iHV is to be a Centre of Excellence,- supporting the development of high quality health visiting practice,- so that health visitors can respond to the health needs of all children, families and communities
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a surplus of £41,857 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income rising to £1,692,884. It holds unrestricted reserves of £977,551, which the trustees state equate to approximately seven months of standard running costs. The accounts confirm the charity is in a strong financial position with adequate resources to continue operating.
What the accounts disclose
“One employee earned (excluding employer pension) between £60,000 and £70,000 during the year (2024: 2). One employee earned (excluding employer pension) between £70,000 and £80,000 during the year (2024: 1).” — page 26
“One employee earned (excluding employer pension) between £60,000 and £70,000 during the year (2024: 2). One employee earned (excluding employer pension) between £70,000 and £80,000 during the year (2024: 1).” — page 26
“Total income has increased from £1,601,973 in 2023/24 to £1,692,884 in 2024/25. This variation on prior year is due to an increase in income from membership, grants, projects and investments, offset in part by a decrease in income from training.”
“In assessing the overall level of reserves, the Board aims at all times to maintain sufficient unrestricted funds to ensure it remains solvent going forward.” — page 14
Year-over-year changes
- Employees paid over £60,000: 3 (FY2024) → 2 (FY2025).
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Alis Rasul
- Christina Liu
- Dave Roberts
- Dr Helen Bedford
- Dr Michael John Fanner
- Professor Dame Sarah Ann Cowley
- Professor Mitchel Eliot Blair
- Samantha Carlisle
- Susan Janet Tokley
- Theresa Bishop
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £1.7m | £1.7m |
| 31/03/2024 | £1.6m | £1.7m |
| 31/03/2023 | £1.6m | £1.4m |
| 31/03/2022 | £1.6m | £1.4m |
| 31/03/2021 | £1.2m | £1.2m |
Common questions
Is INSTITUTE OF HEALTH VISITING financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a surplus of £41,857 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income rising to £1,692,884. It holds unrestricted reserves of £977,551, which the trustees state equate to approximately seven months of standard running costs. The accounts confirm the charity is in a strong financial position with adequate resources to continue operating. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by CT Audit Limited.
What does the highest-paid employee of INSTITUTE OF HEALTH VISITING earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £70,001 - £80,000 band, and 2 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds INSTITUTE OF HEALTH VISITING?
Funders whose own accounts filings name INSTITUTE OF HEALTH VISITING as a grant recipient include THE BURDETT TRUST FOR NURSING, THE AIM FOUNDATION, THE NUTRITIONAL WELLBEING FOUNDATION, THE KPMG FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE BURDETT TRUST FOR NURSING | FY2022 | £146k | Supporting mental health to reduce cardiovascular disease risk |
| THE BURDETT TRUST FOR NURSING | FY2024 | £115k | An engagement programme built around a film on fathers' perinatal mental illness |
| THE AIM FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £55k | Nutrition and Wellbeing |
| THE NUTRITIONAL WELLBEING FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £40k | Multi-year grant (2nd payment) |
| THE AIM FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £40k | Early Years |
| THE AIM FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £30k | Multi-year grant payment |
| THE KPMG FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £25k | Developing the health visiting workforce and promoting best practice to improve infant health, parental wellbeing and early development |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 01/04/2019 | £65k | Institute of Health Visiting |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE NATIONAL GARDEN SCHEME | 1 | £1.4m |
| THE MASTER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £850k |
| THE COMPANY OF NURSES CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £52k |
| THE BILLMEIR CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £50k |
| THE BELLASIS TRUST | 1 | £20k |
| THE ADRIAN SWIRE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £15k |
| THE RCN FOUNDATION | 1 | £9k |
| ST ALDHELM'S CHAPEL TRUST | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- SCHOOL AND PUBLIC HEALTH NURSES ASSOCIATION
- The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing
- THE INSTITUTE OF HEALTHCARE ENGINEERING AND ESTATE MANAGEMENT
- INFECTION PREVENTION SOCIETY
- HEALTHCARE INFECTION SOCIETY
- THE INSTITUTE FOR CANCER VACCINES AND IMMUNOTHERAPY
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INSTITUTE OF HEALTH VISITING | £1.7m | £70,001 - £80,000 | 2 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SCHOOL AND PUBLIC HEALTH NURSES ASSOCIATION | £152k | — | — | unclear | — | noted |
| The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing | £1.5m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| THE INSTITUTE OF HEALTHCARE ENGINEERING AND ESTATE MANAGEMENT | £1.2m | — | 2 | above | — | no doubt |
| INFECTION PREVENTION SOCIETY | £825k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| HEALTHCARE INFECTION SOCIETY | £1.7m | — | 1 | above | — | no doubt |