HOSTAGE INTERNATIONAL
Hostage International provides practical and emotional support and specialist services to families during and after the kidnap of a loved one, and to hostages after they return home. Hostage International also offers education and training for organisations on family support and hostage reintegration, and advocates for improved government and organisational policy and practice on hostage issues.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity closed with a planned deficit, resulting in a decrease in net assets from £395,666 to £380,025 due to a shortfall in education training income and the end of funding from the Sigrid Rausing Trust. Per the trustees' report, the charity maintains a reserves policy targeting three months of operating costs, and unrestricted funds stood at £374,668 at the year-end.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year only one employee received emoluments in excess of £60,000 (2024 - 1).” — page 15
“During the year only one employee received emoluments in excess of £60,000 (2024 - 1).” — page 15
“The target minimum Reserves are equal to three months operating costs although HI will strive to maintain a higher level of reserves wherever possible” — page 8
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (03/09/2015)
Trustees
- Claire Browne
- Donald Melville McGown
- Elisabeth Anne Bassett
- James Brandon
- Jantine Van Herwijnen
- Niall Andrew McEnery MacGinnis
- Pulina Whitaker
- Sarah Katharine Gleadall
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £199k | £216k |
| 31/03/2024 | £281k | £206k |
| 31/03/2023 | £204k | £160k |
| 31/03/2022 | £213k | £155k |
| 31/03/2021 | £214k | £177k |
Common questions
Is HOSTAGE INTERNATIONAL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity closed with a planned deficit, resulting in a decrease in net assets from £395,666 to £380,025 due to a shortfall in education training income and the end of funding from the Sigrid Rausing Trust. Per the trustees' report, the charity maintains a reserves policy targeting three months of operating costs, and unrestricted funds stood at £374,668 at the year-end. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of HOSTAGE INTERNATIONAL 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 HOSTAGE INTERNATIONAL?
Funders whose own accounts filings name HOSTAGE INTERNATIONAL as a grant recipient include THE HISCOX FOUNDATION, THE CENTRE FOR INNOVATION IN VOLUNTARY ACTION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE HISCOX FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £15k | |
| THE CENTRE FOR INNOVATION IN VOLUNTARY ACTION | FY2024 | £0 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/07/2024 | £6k | Former hostages community peer retreat |