THE SNOWDROP PROJECT
Snowdrop Project exists to empower survivors of human trafficking to live lives that are no longer defined by their past and we work to reduce the risk of those vulnerable to this crime.We provide support to survivors through 1:1 caseworking, befriending and community activities to empower survivors to live independently.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a small financial surplus of £15,933 for the year ended 31 March 2025, reversing previous deficits. However, the trustees note that free reserves remain below the stated policy target, with current cover at 3.6 months against a minimum target of four months. The budget for the following year is set to generate a surplus to return reserves to the required level.
What the accounts disclose
“No employee received emoluments of more than £60,000.” — page 42
“The Snowdrop Project’s activities in the financial year to the 31st March 2025 were funded predominantly through grants and donations income 64.1%” — page 29
“The Trustees have reviewed the Charity’s reserves policy and this has been determined to aim to maintain a level of free reserves (general funds excluding tangible fixed assets) equal to a minimum of four months and a maximum of six months budgeted unrestricted expenditure plus mortgage payments.” — page 31
“Trustees and related parties contributed £9,760 as donations or as contributions to fundraising activities (eg sponsored events). There were no further related party transactions, other than those disclosed in note 22.” — page 47
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Samantha Dixonchair
- Aliya Zahin
- Darren Wake
- Janet Harwood
- Jon Kenworthy
- Khurum Sethi
- Paula Barber
- Paula Carter
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £811k | £795k |
| 31/03/2024 | £691k | £750k |
| 31/03/2023 | £748k | £859k |
| 31/03/2022 | £747k | £793k |
| 31/03/2021 | £897k | £534k |
Common questions
Is THE SNOWDROP PROJECT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a small financial surplus of £15,933 for the year ended 31 March 2025, reversing previous deficits. However, the trustees note that free reserves remain below the stated policy target, with current cover at 3.6 months against a minimum target of four months. The budget for the following year is set to generate a surplus to return reserves to the required level. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of THE SNOWDROP PROJECT earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the Under £60,000 band.
Who funds THE SNOWDROP PROJECT?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE SNOWDROP PROJECT as a grant recipient include IRWIN MITCHELL CHARITIES FOUNDATION, THE BROWN SOURCE TRUST, THE BROMLEY TRUST, THE A B CHARITABLE TRUST, SOCIETY OF THE HOLY CHILD JESUS CIO.
Known funders
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| A B Charitable Trust | 27/04/2026 | £28k | A grant to The Snowdrop Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/07/2025 | £20k | Rebuilding lives: Empowering modern slavery survivors to reach their potential |
| A B Charitable Trust | 16/12/2024 | £22k | A grant to The Snowdrop Project |
| A B Charitable Trust | 27/08/2024 | £4k | A grant to The Snowdrop Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 09/02/2024 | £20k | Enabling survivors of modern slavery to overcome isolation and build resilience |
| A B Charitable Trust | 20/12/2023 | £22k | A grant to The Snowdrop Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 01/07/2022 | £10k | Empowering survivors of human trafficking to rebuild their lives |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/07/2021 | £10k | Long term support for survivors of human trafficking |
| A B Charitable Trust | 01/07/2021 | £20k | A grant to The Snowdrop Project |
| UK government | 23/10/2020 | £50k | DCMS VSCE CMC Covid Funding |
| UK government | 01/10/2020 | £4k | DCMS VSCE CMC Covid Funding |
| Barrow Cadbury Trust | 30/09/2020 | £31k | COVID-19 - The Snowdrop Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/05/2020 | £10k | Covid-19 support for survivors of trafficking |
| A B Charitable Trust | 10/10/2019 | £20k | A grant to The Snowdrop Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/09/2019 | £495k | Unlocking Futures |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/03/2016 | £417k | WGI stage 2 |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/07/2015 | £10k | Unlocking Futures |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| SMALLWOOD TRUST | 2 | £103k |
| ROSA FUND | 2 | £101k |
| THE EDWARD CADBURY CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £15k |
| ANOTHER WAY WOMEN'S FOUNDATION | 2 | £8k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF EPSOM | 1 | — |
| THE COMMUNITY OF ST JOHN BAPTIST GENERAL PURPOSES CIO | 1 | £1.8m |
| THE ALBERT GUBAY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £662k |
| THE LADY FATEMAH (A.S.) CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £208k |
Charities like this
- The Snowdrop Foundation
- ALL SURVIVORS PROJECT
- SOPHIE HAYES FOUNDATION
- MEDAILLE TRUST
- THE HALO PROJECT
- SURVIVORS IN TRANSITION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE SNOWDROP PROJECT | £811k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| The Snowdrop Foundation | £155k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ALL SURVIVORS PROJECT | £301k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SOPHIE HAYES FOUNDATION | £581k | £70,001 - £80,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MEDAILLE TRUST | £6.0m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| THE HALO PROJECT | £453k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |