TRANSFORM SALONE
Sponsorship for basic education for children and for voc training for school leavers and young adults. Relationship and sexual health education. Funding emergency medical treatment. Work with local partners to improve life for those in poverty by education and financial assistance. Food relief for families who are financially unable to provide for themselves during times of crisis.
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC IN SIERRA LEONE AND SUCH OTHER PARTS OF AFRICA AS THE CHARITY TRUSTEES MAY DECIDE:-4.1. THE RELIEF OF POVERTY, SICKNESS AND DISTRESS; 4.2. THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION THROUGHOUT THE WORLD IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT OF FAITH; AND4.3. THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted cash of £10,100 at year end, which is above its stated reserves policy target of £9,000. The charity reported an overall deficit of £2,300 for the year, a significant improvement from the £8,500 deficit in the previous year, with total expenditure falling by £6,600.
What the accounts disclose
“Our main source of funds are regular donations to our education scheme, (as well as regular donations to the rice, medical and general funds) and fundraising.” — page 4
“The charity aims to hold a minimum of £9,000 (which is approximately 3 months of total expenditure) as unrestricted cash” — page 4
“During the year, there were 5 trips to Sierra Leone by 2 trustees. These costs include flights. Other than direct reimbursements of expenses made on behalf of the charity, no other amounts were paid or are payable to any trustee or to any person connected to them.” — page 8
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- ALISON JO-ANN HICKMANchair
- Helen Mary Young
- RONALD FLEMING
- STEPHANIE OATES
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £46k | £48k |
| 30/06/2024 | £47k | £55k |
| 30/06/2023 | £34k | £41k |
| 30/06/2022 | £43k | £44k |
| 30/06/2021 | £36k | £36k |
Common questions
Is TRANSFORM SALONE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted cash of £10,100 at year end, which is above its stated reserves policy target of £9,000. The charity reported an overall deficit of £2,300 for the year, a significant improvement from the £8,500 deficit in the previous year, with total expenditure falling by £6,600. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds TRANSFORM SALONE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name TRANSFORM SALONE as a grant recipient include THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH SIDCUP.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH SIDCUP | FY2025 | £300 | Overseas Agencies |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE STEVE MORGAN FOUNDATION | 1 | £129k |
| KUSUMA TRUST UK | 1 | £50k |
| THE JONES 1986 CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £24k |
| THE GIRDLERS' COMPANY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £21k |
| BOOTS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £18k |
| ESSEX COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £15k |
| WILMSLOW HALF MARATHON | 1 | £10k |
| THE PETER STEBBINGS MEMORIAL CHARITY | 1 | £10k |
Charities like this
- TRANSFORM SCHOOLS UK
- TRANSFORM TRAINING LTD
- TRANSFORMATIONS ALLIANCE
- TRANSGENERATIONAL CHANGE LIMITED
- TRANSFORM NETWORK
- TRANSFORMING LIVES
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRANSFORM SALONE | £46k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| TRANSFORM SCHOOLS UK | £128k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TRANSFORM TRAINING LTD | £170k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TRANSFORMATIONS ALLIANCE | £31k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| TRANSGENERATIONAL CHANGE LIMITED | £377k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TRANSFORM NETWORK | £598k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |