IRISE INTERNATIONAL
We work to develop a replicable and sustainable solution to the issues of period poverty and period equality in both the UK & East Africa. Our aim is a world where everyone can reach their full potential, regardless of their period.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £38,797 against total net assets of £125,251. The trustees confirmed they have adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, noting a net movement in funds of £4,220 for the year.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees have taken steps to put in place and regularly review a reserves policy as detailed in the financial statements.”
Funders the charity credits
- SENSE FOUNDATION BRUSSELS
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (12/08/2014)
Trustees
- Dr Lilian Mabonga
- Ella McNab
- Joannie Nakakawa Hampson
- Julia Maria Angeli
- Katherine Thiselton
- Kimber Bialik
- Rachel Mclafferty
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £227k | £223k |
| 31/12/2024 | £200k | £246k |
| 31/12/2023 | £234k | £230k |
| 31/12/2022 | £290k | £212k |
| 31/12/2021 | £186k | £260k |
Common questions
Is IRISE INTERNATIONAL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £38,797 against total net assets of £125,251. The trustees confirmed they have adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, noting a net movement in funds of £4,220 for the year. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds IRISE INTERNATIONAL?
Funders whose own accounts filings name IRISE INTERNATIONAL as a grant recipient include THE HEADLEY TRUST, SMALLWOOD TRUST, THE BLAGRAVE TRUST, EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION, JOFFE CHARITABLE TRUST CIO.
Known funders
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 05/09/2025 | £17k | Ending Period Poverty |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/07/2023 | £10k | Period Proud South Yorkshire |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/09/2021 | £10k | Peer-led action to end period poverty and shame |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/05/2020 | £10k | Empowerment Packs for vulnerable women and girls |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE REED FOUNDATION | 1 | — |
| WORLD DAY OF PRAYER NATIONAL COMMITTEE FOR ENGLAND, WALES AND NORTHERN IRELAND | 1 | £50k |
| THE HUTCHINSON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £38k |
| BLISS FAMILY CHARITY | 1 | £37k |
| THE CYRIL AND EVE JUMBO CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £37k |
| H C D MEMORIAL FUND | 1 | £16k |
| THE GEORGE MULLER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £15k |
| THE IRELAND FUND OF GREAT BRITAIN | 1 | £12k |
Charities like this
- IRIS GLOBAL UK LIMITED
- THE IRENE PRESTWICH TRUST CIO
- R.I.S.E. (REFUGE, INFORMATION, SUPPORT AND EDUCATION)
- THE INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH IN SCHOOLS
- IRIS'S CATS IN NEED
- BRENT IRISH ADVISORY SERVICE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRISE INTERNATIONAL | £227k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| IRIS GLOBAL UK LIMITED | £347k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE IRENE PRESTWICH TRUST CIO | £103k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| R.I.S.E. (REFUGE, INFORMATION, SUPPORT AND EDUCATION) | £907k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH IN SCHOOLS | £1.4m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| IRIS'S CATS IN NEED | £162k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |