SSP FOUNDATION
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that total funds decreased from £715,379 to £695,828, driven by a net movement in funds of -£19,551. The charity maintains unrestricted reserves of £421,491 against a stated policy target of one year’s running expenses. The independent examiner confirmed that accounting records were kept and the accounts accord with those records.
What the accounts disclose
“It is expected that the policy will be to maintain sufficient reserves to meet one year’s running expenses and to hold funds for all committed spend and/or projects made by the end of the accounting period.” — page 7
“During the year the charity paid for SSP UK (a related party) employees' expenses with regards the 2023 Gala Dinner at the Hilton hotel. The expenses incurred totalled £10,871 and these were outstanding and due from SSP UK at the year end. There was also an amount due to SSP UK of £41,737.82 with regards costs relating to the 2023 Gala Dinner. With regards the Gala Dinner for 2024 there is an amount due of £315,848 from SSP UK at the year end and an amount of £110,081 due to SSP UK for costs incurred on behalf of the Charity.” — page 28
Trustees
- Sukjander Singh Tiwanachair
- Andrew Lloyd Winter
- Christopher McNaughton Wright
- Daniella Faith Giersch
- Lauren Wood
- Marisa Isabel Fitch
- Roxanne Minbatiwala
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £355k | £439k |
| 30/06/2024 | £409k | £428k |
| 30/06/2023 | £359k | £222k |
| 30/06/2022 | £92k | £369k |
| 30/06/2021 | £62k | £101k |
Common questions
Is SSP FOUNDATION financially healthy?
The accounts state that total funds decreased from £715,379 to £695,828, driven by a net movement in funds of -£19,551. The charity maintains unrestricted reserves of £421,491 against a stated policy target of one year’s running expenses. The independent examiner confirmed that accounting records were kept and the accounts accord with those records. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| FONTHILL FOUNDATION | 1 | £18k |
| THE PENCHANT FOUNDATION | 1 | £250 |