POINT
POINT deliver a range of Information, Advice, Support and Participation opportunities for Parents and Carers of Children and young people with additional needs and disabilities (aged 0-25).Our charitable activities are designed to inform and empower parents and carers to enable improved outcomes and aspirations for disabled people.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net incoming resource of £285,912 for the year ended 31 March 2025, an increase from the previous year's £170,479. Per the trustees' report, free reserves were equivalent to 9 months’ operating costs, which exceeds the stated policy target of maintaining reserves at least equivalent to 6 months of sustainability funding. The trustees noted that these additional reserves are expected to be used in 2026 to support the charity’s work given the current economic outlook.
What the accounts disclose
“One employee received emoluments of £70,000 or above (2024: One of £60,000 or above).” — page 22
“We intend to maintain our reserves at a level which is at least equivalent to 6 months sustainability funding”
Year-over-year changes
- Top pay band moved from £70,000 - £80,000 (FY2024) to £70,000 or above (FY2025).
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Amber Burtonchair
- Claire Elisabeth Taylor
- Derek Rhoden
- Elizabeth Lorna O'Shaughnessy
- Emmett Patel
- Jacqueline Bird
- Janet Wray
- KAREN ROLLING
- Shaid Mushtaq
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £1.0m | £741k |
| 31/03/2024 | £793k | £623k |
| 31/03/2023 | £517k | £477k |
| 31/03/2022 | £366k | £344k |
| 31/03/2021 | £429k | £402k |
Common questions
Is POINT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net incoming resource of £285,912 for the year ended 31 March 2025, an increase from the previous year's £170,479. Per the trustees' report, free reserves were equivalent to 9 months’ operating costs, which exceeds the stated policy target of maintaining reserves at least equivalent to 6 months of sustainability funding. The trustees noted that these additional reserves are expected to be used in 2026 to support the charity’s work given the current economic outlook. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by BK Plus Audit Limited.
What does the highest-paid employee of POINT earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £70,000 or above band.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 12/12/2021 | £151k | POINT Sustainability |
| UK government | 22/10/2021 | £97k | Culture Recovery Fund: Continuity Support |
| UK government | 08/06/2017 | £127k | National Portfolio Organisations |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE PA FOUNDATION | 1 | £57k |
| THE PERMIRA FOUNDATION | 1 | £53k |
| THE PIERREPONT TRUST | 1 | £40k |
| THE EDWARD GOSTLING FOUNDATION | 1 | £25k |
| SISTERS OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION CIO | 1 | £16k |
| THE OPENWORK FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
| THE WISLEY FOUNDATION | 1 | £6k |
| SIR JULES THORN CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- THE POINT FOUNDATION
- PINPOINT CAMBRIDGESHIRE
- KENT PARENTS AND CARERS TOGETHER
- PARITY FOR DISABILITY
- CONTACT A FAMILY
- MULTI AGENCY INTERNATIONAL TRAINING AND SUPPORT
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POINT | £1.0m | £70,000 or above | — | above | — | no doubt |
| THE POINT FOUNDATION | £102k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PINPOINT CAMBRIDGESHIRE | £191k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| KENT PARENTS AND CARERS TOGETHER | £119k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| PARITY FOR DISABILITY | £1.9m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CONTACT A FAMILY | £8.8m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |