PEACEFUL CHANGE INITIATIVE
Our goal is to promote conflict resolution and reconciliation at the national and international levels.Our objectives are relieving suffering, poverty and distress, and building and maintaining social cohesion, resilience, and trust within and between communities.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity is winding down due to a challenging funding environment and government aid cuts, with no option to develop a sustainable model. The charity reported a deficit of £160,265 for the period and holds unrestricted reserves of £93,071, which are being spent down to facilitate an orderly closure. The financial statements are prepared on a non-going concern basis as the charity intends to cease operations.
What the accounts disclose
“In the band £100,001 - £110,000” — page 33
“Grant income is received from UK and non-UK governments and governmental organisations. During the period, the Charity received grants totalling £1,733,810 (2024: £2,027,608) from the UK government.” — page 30
“Given the decision to close down the Charity, reserves of the Charity are being spent down accordingly.” — page 13
“As a result, these financial statements are prepared on a non-going concern basis.” — page 12
“During the period, £2,355 (2024: £37,121) was paid to the spouse of a member of key management personnel for consultancy and project advisory services provided during the year, and £57 (2024: £4,621) was paid for expenses reimbursed. At the balance sheet date, an amount totalling £nil (2024: £1,717) was owed by the Charity in respect of these services.” — page 40
“During the period, donations of £3,000 (2024: £3,500) were received by the Charity from Trustees and related parties. No restrictions were attached to these donations.” — page 40
“During the period, £2,355 (2024: £37,121) was paid to the spouse of a member of key management personnel for consultancy and project advisory services provided during the year, and £57 (2024: £4,621) was paid for expenses reimbursed. At the balance sheet date, an amount totalling £nil (2024: £1,717) was owed by the Charity in respect of these services.” — page 40
“During the period, donations of £3,000 (2024: £3,500) were received by the Charity from Trustees and related parties. No restrictions were attached to these donations.” — page 40
“During the period, £2,355 (2024: £37,121) was paid to the spouse of a member of key management personnel for consultancy and project advisory services provided during the year, and £57 (2024: £4,621) was paid for expenses reimbursed. At the balance sheet date, an amount totalling £nil (2024: £1,717) was owed by the Charity in respect of these services.” — page 40
“During the period, donations of £3,000 (2024: £3,500) were received by the Charity from Trustees and related parties. No restrictions were attached to these donations.” — page 40
Year-over-year changes
- Top pay band moved from £60,001 - £70,000 (FY2024) to £100,001 - £110,000 (FY2025).
- Going concern: no going-concern doubt (FY2024) → going-concern doubt noted (FY2025).
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 07931944
Company officers (Companies House)
- BROWN, Russell Allan on trustee list
- PEACE, William Henry on trustee list
- FREEMAN, James David on trustee list
- SHIHOFF, Anton Victor, Mr. not on trustee list
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 29/09/2025)
Trustees
- William Henry Peacechair
- AN Shihoff
- James Freeman
- Russell Allan Brown
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 29/09/2025 | £3.0m | £3.2m |
| 30/03/2024 | £3.6m | £3.8m |
| 30/03/2023 | £4.5m | £4.7m |
| 30/03/2022 | £4.4m | £4.4m |
| 30/03/2021 | £3.8m | £3.6m |
Common questions
Is PEACEFUL CHANGE INITIATIVE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity is winding down due to a challenging funding environment and government aid cuts, with no option to develop a sustainable model. The charity reported a deficit of £160,265 for the period and holds unrestricted reserves of £93,071, which are being spent down to facilitate an orderly closure. The financial statements are prepared on a non-going concern basis as the charity intends to cease operations. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Goodman Jones LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of PEACEFUL CHANGE INITIATIVE earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £100,001 - £110,000 band.
Who funds PEACEFUL CHANGE INITIATIVE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name PEACEFUL CHANGE INITIATIVE as a grant recipient include THE JOSEPH ROWNTREE CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE JOSEPH ROWNTREE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2021 | £39k | Operationalising the ‘Force for Good’ concept in UK engagement in Fragile and Conflict Affected Countries |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE A S CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £13k |
| SIR JEREMIAH COLMAN GIFT TRUST | 1 | £3k |
Charities like this
- THE COMMUNITY OF RECONCILIATION AND FELLOWSHIP
- CONCORDIS INTERNATIONAL TRUST
- EUROPEAN LEADERSHIP NETWORK
- CENTRE FOR PEACEFUL SOLUTIONS
- ST ETHELBURGA'S CENTRE FOR RECONCILIATION AND PEACE
- COVENANT OF PEACE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PEACEFUL CHANGE INITIATIVE | £3.0m | £100,001 - £110,000 | — | below | — | noted |
| THE COMMUNITY OF RECONCILIATION AND FELLOWSHIP | £152k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CONCORDIS INTERNATIONAL TRUST | £732k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| EUROPEAN LEADERSHIP NETWORK | £1.3m | — | — | below | — | noted |
| CENTRE FOR PEACEFUL SOLUTIONS | £1.2m | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ST ETHELBURGA'S CENTRE FOR RECONCILIATION AND PEACE | £704k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |