THE GIRLS' NETWORK
Mentoring for girls from low-income communities, networking events and workshops.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total net assets increased to £775,327 at 31 August 2025, with unrestricted funds standing at £347,895. The trustees maintain a reserves policy to hold three to six months of expenditure, and the designated minimum reserve is set at £272,000 to cover salaries and overheads for a three-month period. The auditor confirmed that the charity is a going concern with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“One employee had employee benefits in excess of £60,000 (2024: Nil).” — page 32
“One employee had employee benefits in excess of £60,000 (2024: Nil).” — page 32
“The charity’s current reserves policy is to maintain three to six months reserves to ensure business continuity in the event of unforeseen circumstances.” — page 23
Year-over-year changes
- Employees paid over £60,000: 0 (FY2024) → 1 (FY2025).
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Christine Knight — Director of Operations and Finance
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Trustees
- Amy Whittallchair
- HANNAH ESSEX
- Helen Fleming
- Josie Tree
- Lauren McCIuskey
- Michelle Rodrigues
- Mousumi Kanjilal Williams
- Rachel Smith
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £1.3m | £974k |
| 31/08/2024 | £901k | £910k |
| 31/08/2023 | £1.2m | £1.5m |
| 31/03/2022 | £1.1m | £808k |
| 31/03/2021 | £978k | £671k |
Common questions
Is THE GIRLS' NETWORK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total net assets increased to £775,327 at 31 August 2025, with unrestricted funds standing at £347,895. The trustees maintain a reserves policy to hold three to six months of expenditure, and the designated minimum reserve is set at £272,000 to cover salaries and overheads for a three-month period. The auditor confirmed that the charity is a going concern with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Slade & Cooper Limited.
What does the highest-paid employee of THE GIRLS' NETWORK earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the more than £60,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds THE GIRLS' NETWORK?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE GIRLS' NETWORK as a grant recipient include GARFIELD WESTON FOUNDATION, THE FIDELITY UK FOUNDATION, THE MILLBY FOUNDATION, DRAPERS CHARITABLE FUND, Impact London Collective.
Known funders
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation North East | 30/01/2025 | £10k | Grant to The Girls' Network |
| UK government | 03/07/2020 | £67k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/03/2016 | £752k | WGI Stage 2 |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 12/11/2015 | £3k | WGI Stage 2 |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| QUINTESSENTIALLY FOUNDATION | 1 | £303k |
| The Leathersellers' Foundation | 1 | £275k |
| BEAULAND LIMITED | 1 | £101k |
| AKO FOUNDATION | 1 | £101k |
| WALCOT EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION | 1 | £100k |
| THE STONE FAMILY FOUNDATION | 1 | £95k |
| THE WILLIAM WATES MEMORIAL TRUST | 1 | £70k |
| PRISM THE GIFT FUND | 1 | £68k |
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- WOMEN AND GIRLS NETWORK
- GIRLS ARE INVESTORS
- BNJC
- NHANCED COMMUNITIES
- THE NEW GIRLS SCHOOL
- THE KIDS NETWORK
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE GIRLS' NETWORK | £1.3m | more than £60,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WOMEN AND GIRLS NETWORK | £7.3m | — | — | within | — | no doubt |
| GIRLS ARE INVESTORS | £1.5m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BNJC | £4.1m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NHANCED COMMUNITIES | £182k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE NEW GIRLS SCHOOL | £1.9m | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | noted |