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EMPATHY ACTION

Registered charity 1162224 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

Empathy Action focuses on deepening people's awareness of global deprivation and finding strategic ways of helping those in need.Simulations of life experiences allow participants to walk in the shoes of those in extreme poverty, and stimulate discussion about how to respond to humanitarian need.We also sell fairly traded handicrafts produced by disadvantaged groups from around the world.

Causes: Education/training · The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty · website · Get email alerts

Latest income
£77k
Latest spending
£50k
Registered
2015
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity achieved a net surplus of £27,040 for the year, with incoming resources doubling to £77,477 compared to the previous year. Free reserves (General Funds) increased significantly to £38,739, supported by a strong fundraising performance and advance funding for new projects. The charity holds substantial cash balances of £62,705, indicating strong liquidity and financial stability.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Governance: The document mentions an incident during a simulation led to a review of security procedures, but this is an operational risk management action, not a serious governance failure, regulator engagement, or late filing admission as defined in Rule 8.
“An incident during a Desperate Journeys simulation in April 2025 emphasised the associated risks in this area and led to a helpful review of our security procedures and training for cast members and volunteers.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 3 of 6 completeness components.

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Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Throughout England

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2025£77k£50k
31/12/2024£39k£30k
31/12/2023£33k£27k
31/12/2022£18k£23k
31/12/2021£24k£24k

Common questions

Is EMPATHY ACTION financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a net surplus of £27,040 for the year, with incoming resources doubling to £77,477 compared to the previous year. Free reserves (General Funds) increased significantly to £38,739, supported by a strong fundraising performance and advance funding for new projects. The charity holds substantial cash balances of £62,705, indicating strong liquidity and financial stability. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

Who funds EMPATHY ACTION?

Funders whose own accounts filings name EMPATHY ACTION as a grant recipient include THE ORP FOUNDATION, THE S M B TRUST, THE PICKWELL FOUNDATION.

Known funders

Grants to this charity found in funders’ own accounts filings.

FunderYearAmountPurpose (as stated by the funder)
THE ORP FOUNDATIONFY2025£16k
THE S M B TRUSTFY2025£2k
THE PICKWELL FOUNDATIONFY2022£1k