GOOD SHEPHERD FOUNDATION UK
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure deficit of £72,454 for the year ended 30 April 2024, following a significant reduction in total income to £350,924 from £740,922 in the prior year. Despite the deficit, the charity maintained unrestricted reserves of £512,953, which the trustees consider adequate to meet future commitments. The financial review notes that the charity experienced financial challenges and scaled down activities in response to global uncertainties.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity reviews it's reserves on an ongoing basis and considers the year end reserves which in majority represent unrestricted funds to be adequate to meet its future commitments and obligations relating to funding for projects and aid requirements.” — page 4
“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 £323,371 (2023: £1,209,952) during the year paid from the charity.” — page 13
“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 £22,991 (2023: £nil)” — page 13
“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 £323,371 (2023: £1,209,952) during the year paid from the charity.” — page 13
“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 £22,991 (2023: £nil)” — page 13
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?
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure deficit of £72,454 for the year ended 30 April 2024, following a significant reduction in total income to £350,924 from £740,922 in the prior year. Despite the deficit, the charity maintained unrestricted reserves of £512,953, which the trustees consider adequate to meet future commitments. The financial review notes that the charity experienced financial challenges and scaled down activities in response to global uncertainties. Its FY2024 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 |
|---|---|---|
| THE VARDY FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £656k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE GOYAL FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
| REDEEMER CHURCH CHESTER LE STREET | 1 | £9k |
| DAVID LISTER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £7k |
| KADWA PATIDAR SAMAJ (UK) LIMITED | 1 | £1k |