TREE SISTERS
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £626,029 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total reserves to £456,602. The trustees confirm that unrestricted reserves of £399,295 remain above the stated policy target of three months of core costs, and the going concern basis is supported by sufficient cash reserves.
What the accounts disclose
“One employee earned more than £60,000 during the year (2023: nil).” — page 47
“One employee earned more than £60,000 during the year (2023: nil).” — page 47
“the trustees take into account the growth of the organisation and have agreed to a policy of three months of core costs as the unrestricted reserves required, estimated at £216,108.”
Year-over-year changes
- Top pay band moved from Under £60,000 (FY2023) to Over £60,000 (FY2024).
- Employees paid over £60,000: 0 (FY2023) → 1 (FY2024).
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Andrew Murray
- Brontie Maria Ansell
- Maria Ines Miranda Salas
- Sital Punja
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £660k | £904k |
| 31/03/2024 | £911k | £1.5m |
| 31/03/2023 | £1.4m | £1.4m |
| 31/03/2022 | £1.9m | £1.7m |
| 31/03/2021 | £2.1m | £1.6m |
Common questions
Is TREE SISTERS financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £626,029 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total reserves to £456,602. The trustees confirm that unrestricted reserves of £399,295 remain above the stated policy target of three months of core costs, and the going concern basis is supported by sufficient cash reserves. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Godfrey Wilson Limited.
What does the highest-paid employee of TREE SISTERS earn?
Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the Over £60,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds TREE SISTERS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name TREE SISTERS as a grant recipient include THE EARTHSONG FOUNDATION, HANDSPARK CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE EARTHSONG FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £15k |
| HANDSPARK CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £8k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE NORTHWICK TRUST | 3 | £50k |
| DELVES CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £65k |
| CHAPMAN CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £6k |
| THE GUNTER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | — |
| THE BANISTER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £742k |
| THE TRESANTON TRUST | 1 | £731k |
| THE PEARS FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £650k |
| THE FIDELITY UK FOUNDATION | 1 | £400k |