PRIME COMMITMENT LIMITED
PRIME:AN ALLIANCE OF LAW FIRMS/LEGAL DEPARTMENTS ACROSS THE UK WHO HAVE MADE A COMMITMENT TO BROADEN ACCESS TO THE EGAL PROFESSION. FIRMS OFFER WORK EXPERIENCE TO YOUNG PEOPLE FROM LESS PRIVILEGED BACKGROUNDS WHO MIGHT OTHERWISE NOT HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO ACCESS CAREERS IN THE LEGAL WORLD. MEMBERS ACTIVELY TRY TO ENSURE THAT ANYONE WHO WANTS TO ENTER THE WORLD OF LAW HAS AN EQUAL CHANCE TO DO SO.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £148,212, which exceeds the charity's stated policy target of approximately £70,000 (equivalent to six months of recurring expenditure). The directors consider the financial position to be satisfactory and have prepared the statements on a going concern basis, noting that membership fees remain modest and members continue to demonstrate strong commitment.
What the accounts disclose
“Membership subscription 152,800”
“PRIME’s closing unrestricted fund balance for the year ended 30 April 2025 was £148,212 (2024: £147,012 as restated). The directors consider the financial position of PRIME to be satisfactory.” — page 7
“Additionally, the directors aim to maintain minimum reserves in unrestricted funds equivalent to approximately six months of recurring charitable expenditure, totalling £70,000.” — page 7
“For the year ended 30 April 2025 the Company received £13,000 from five related parties (2024 - four related parties £10,000). These amounts represent subscriptions made by law firms of which the respective member of the board is a partner.” — page 20
Trustees
- Molly Jane Lewischair
- Andrew McKay
- Catherine Mary Greenwood-Smith
- Claire Louise Maton
- George Thomas Frederick Gray
- Gregg Nicholas Rowan
- Iftkhar Ahmed
- Jennifer Alison Dickson
- Khasruz Zaman
- Mary Catherine Finnigan
- Michael Burd
- Muhammad Ismail Gangat
- Naomi Kellman
- Sharon Esther Jenman
- Stephanie Jane Lartey
- Timothy John Smith
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/04/2025 | £154k | £153k |
| 30/04/2024 | £177k | £142k |
| 30/04/2023 | £136k | £94k |
| 30/04/2022 | £146k | £119k |
| 30/04/2021 | £72k | £111k |
Common questions
Is PRIME COMMITMENT LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £148,212, which exceeds the charity's stated policy target of approximately £70,000 (equivalent to six months of recurring expenditure). The directors consider the financial position to be satisfactory and have prepared the statements on a going concern basis, noting that membership fees remain modest and members continue to demonstrate strong commitment. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.