POWER FOR THE PEOPLE
Design and delivery of sustainable projects that tackle the root causes of poverty in remote, rural communities by enabling better health, education and economic activity, powered by a backbone of innovation and clean technologies.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that total income for the year was £233,130 against expenditure of £190,675, resulting in a net surplus. The charity holds total net assets of £171,786, comprising £143,928 in restricted funds and £27,858 in unrestricted funds. The trustees confirm that reserves have been maintained in line with their policy target.
What the accounts disclose
“The total remuneration of the CEO during the year was £32,834 (2023: £30,900) including Employer's NIC and Employers Pension contributions.” — page 23
“the target reserves was set to three months of fixed operating costs or £10,000, whichever is the greater.” — page 20
“Cash donations include £14,771 from the Trustees and CEO.” — page 24
“DREAM EP Global Energy is a company managed by Nasrin Sharifi, a PFP Trustee. In 2022 PFP entered into an agreement with DREAM EP Global Energy for the purchase of a solar mini-grid system on a 50% donation in kind, 50% purchase with installments payable over 5 years.” — page 24
“Cash donations include £14,771 from the Trustees and CEO.” — page 24
“DREAM EP Global Energy is a company managed by Nasrin Sharifi, a PFP Trustee. In 2022 PFP entered into an agreement with DREAM EP Global Energy for the purchase of a solar mini-grid system on a 50% donation in kind, 50% purchase with installments payable over 5 years.” — page 24
Trustees
- James Stewartchair
- Dr Tedd Moya Mose
- Gilah Layah Allardice
- Jeremy Barker
- Mark Richard Jones
- NASRIN SHARIFI
- Sheaian Margaret Lee
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £233k | £191k |
| 31/12/2023 | £206k | £197k |
| 31/12/2022 | £212k | £187k |
| 31/12/2021 | £189k | £212k |
| 31/12/2020 | £117k | £93k |
Common questions
Is POWER FOR THE PEOPLE financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that total income for the year was £233,130 against expenditure of £190,675, resulting in a net surplus. The charity holds total net assets of £171,786, comprising £143,928 in restricted funds and £27,858 in unrestricted funds. The trustees confirm that reserves have been maintained in line with their policy target. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of POWER FOR THE PEOPLE earn?
Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £32,834 band.
Who funds POWER FOR THE PEOPLE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name POWER FOR THE PEOPLE as a grant recipient include Brian Mercer Trust, ALLAN AND NESTA FERGUSON CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT, MISS E F RATHBONE CHARITABLE TRUST, THE REED FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Mercer Trust | FY2024 | £300k | Prevention and Relief of Human Suffering |
| Brian Mercer Trust | FY2023 | £30k | |
| Brian Mercer Trust | FY2023 | £15k | |
| ALLAN AND NESTA FERGUSON CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | FY2023 | £15k | |
| Brian Mercer Trust | FY2022 | £5k | Charitable Activities |
| MISS E F RATHBONE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £2k | International |
| THE REED FOUNDATION | FY2021 | — |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| FRIENDS PROVIDENT CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £330k |
| THE JOSEPH ROWNTREE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £180k |
| JOHN ELLERMAN FOUNDATION | 1 | £105k |
| SOLIDARITY PROJECTS LTD | 1 | £69k |
| THE BARROW CADBURY TRUST | 1 | £48k |
| COUNTY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
| JOHNNIE JOHNSON TRUST | 1 | £8k |
| THE MONTAL CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- POWER OF THE MIND NETWORKS
- POWER TO LIVE FOUNDATION
- NEW PRODUCERS FOR SUSTAINABLE ENERGY
- People's Economy
- Caring for Communities and People
- PARTNERSHIP FOR GROWTH
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER FOR THE PEOPLE | £233k | £32,834 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| POWER OF THE MIND NETWORKS | £130k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| POWER TO LIVE FOUNDATION | £111k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NEW PRODUCERS FOR SUSTAINABLE ENERGY | £275k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| People's Economy | £563k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Caring for Communities and People | £13.0m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |