THE CHILD HEALTH RESEARCH CIO
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £2,317,190 for the year ended 31 July 2024, driven by significant investment gains. Although the balance sheet shows a net current liability position of £171,865 due to accounting provisions for multi-year grants, the trustees confirm the charity maintains a strong cash position with adequate funds to meet these liabilities as they fall due.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees believe that in normal circumstances, the charity needs between £1million to £2million of unrestricted reserves to take into account expenditure requirements and income fluctuation that may arise.” — page 28
“During the year, grants totalling £2,038,646 (2023: £1,481,819) were awarded to UCL GOS Institute of Child Health. At 31 July 2024, grants totalling £3,896,372 (2022: £3,575,742) were payable to UCL GOS Institute of Child Health.” — page 50
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/07/2024)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (12/08/2013)
- Received assets from another charity (12/08/2013)
- Received assets from another charity (12/08/2013)
Trustees
- Adrian Clarkchair
- Andrew Monkhouse
- Dr Kiki Syrad
- Helena Vinnicombe
- PROFESSOR JUDITH HELEN CROSS
- Penelope Anne Wotton
- Professor Howard William Clark MD-DPhil
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £339k | £1.3m |
| 31/07/2024 | £2.4m | £1.8m |
| 31/07/2023 | £363k | £1.7m |
| 31/07/2022 | £313k | £1.7m |
| 31/07/2021 | £488k | £1.5m |
Common questions
Is THE CHILD HEALTH RESEARCH CIO financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £2,317,190 for the year ended 31 July 2024, driven by significant investment gains. Although the balance sheet shows a net current liability position of £171,865 due to accounting provisions for multi-year grants, the trustees confirm the charity maintains a strong cash position with adequate funds to meet these liabilities as they fall due. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Buzzacott LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ZICHRON MEIR LIMITED | 1 | £208k |
| GILMOOR BENEVOLENT FUND LIMITED | 1 | £185k |
| BEIS MENACHEM CHABAD LUBAVITCH | 1 | £102k |
| THE MURIEL AND GERSHON COREN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £80k |
| B K CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £72k |
| MAYHEIGHTS LIMITED | 1 | £60k |
| THE JMCMRJ SORRELL FOUNDATION | 1 | £50k |
| SF FOUNDATION | 1 | £33k |