GOOD SHEPHERD FOUNDATION UK
Advancing education in India, Sri Lanka and other countries in South Asia, and also promoting healthcare, relief, advocacy and advancement of the Christian faith in these countries by all charitable means as may seem appropriate by the Charity.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income rose to £971,438 from £350,924 in the prior year, resulting in a surplus of £25,005. Total reserves increased to £537,958, which the trustees consider adequate to meet future commitments. The charity is entirely dependent on public and charitable body funding but maintains a surplus cash position in a deposit account.
What the accounts disclose
“One of the Charity's trustees is also the chief executive of OM Books Foundation, an organisation which benefitted from grants and other support totalling £783,198 (2024: £323,371) during the year paid from the charity.” — page 17
“One of the Charity's trustees is also a partner of a Waycross Ventures LLP, a limited liability partnership based in India which provided consultancy services during the year worth £88,644 (2024: £22,991)” — page 17
“One of the Charity's trustees is also the chief executive of OM Books Foundation, an organisation which benefitted from grants and other support totalling £783,198 (2024: £323,371) during the year paid from the charity.” — page 17
“One of the Charity's trustees is also a partner of a Waycross Ventures LLP, a limited liability partnership based in India which provided consultancy services during the year worth £88,644 (2024: £22,991)” — page 17
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/04/2025)
Trustees
- JOSEPH GREGORY D'SOUZAchair
- BOB COOK
- Dr ALISON HELENA MALCOLM
- Leah Ellen Kadwell
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/04/2025 | £971k | £946k |
| 30/04/2024 | £351k | £423k |
| 30/04/2023 | £741k | £1.3m |
| 30/04/2022 | £539k | £418k |
| 30/04/2021 | £1.1m | £570k |
Common questions
Is GOOD SHEPHERD FOUNDATION UK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income rose to £971,438 from £350,924 in the prior year, resulting in a surplus of £25,005. Total reserves increased to £537,958, which the trustees consider adequate to meet future commitments. The charity is entirely dependent on public and charitable body funding but maintains a surplus cash position in a deposit account. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds GOOD SHEPHERD FOUNDATION UK?
Funders whose own accounts filings name GOOD SHEPHERD FOUNDATION UK as a grant recipient include THE VARDY FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE VARDY FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £656k | Two grants to assist work in India, including The Good Shepherd Hospital |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| C B AND H H TAYLOR 1984 TRUST | 1 | £12k |
| REDEEMER CHURCH CHESTER LE STREET | 1 | £9k |
| DAVID LISTER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £7k |
| THE BEATRICE LAING TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| COOPERS CHARITY CIO | 1 | £4k |
| The Belstead Ganzoni Charitable Settlement | 1 | £4k |
Charities like this
- REGIONS BEYOND UK
- SHEPHERD'S VOICE MINISTRIES
- THE GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL FUND
- THE GOOD SHEPHERD MISSION
- SHEPHERD DRIVE BAPTIST CHURCH
- NEW INDIA CHURCH OF GOD (UK)
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOOD SHEPHERD FOUNDATION UK | £971k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| REGIONS BEYOND UK | £353k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SHEPHERD'S VOICE MINISTRIES | £161k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL FUND | £139k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE GOOD SHEPHERD MISSION | £186k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| SHEPHERD DRIVE BAPTIST CHURCH | £143k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |