ARISE FOUNDATION
Activities include raising awareness of human rights issues, monitoring human rights abuses, promoting public support for human rights, providing technical advice to government and others on human rights matters, commenting on human rights legislation, obtaining redress for victims of human rights abuse, promoting respect for human rights among individuals and corporations & relieving victims need
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £477,644 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in total funds decreasing to £154,348. The trustees acknowledge a material uncertainty regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern due to negative free reserves and unpredictable future donations. Consequently, the auditor has included a material uncertainty paragraph in their report.
What the accounts disclose
“1 member of staff received employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) in the range of £80,001 - £90,000” — page 27
“1 member of staff received employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) in the range of £80,001 - £90,000” — page 27
“Expenditure in the year totalled £1,108,947 (2023 – £1,083,752). Expenditure includes expenditure on charitable activities of £1,024,850 (2023 – £982,105) and expenditure on raising funds of £84,097 (2023 – £101,647).” — page 9
“the charity decided on a policy to keep six months of indirect costs to be maintained in free reserves” — page 9
“Based on current assumptions and intentions, the trustees believe it is appropriate for the charity to continue to prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis, while acknowledging that there is a material uncertainty around this conclusion.” — page 10
Year-over-year changes
- Top pay band moved from £60,001 - £70,000 (FY2023) to £80,001 - £90,000 (FY2024).
Funders the charity credits
- William M and Miriam F Meehan Foundation
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Trustees
- Kevin Hylandchair
- David John Bringle
- Declan Breslin
- Dee Jethwa
- Karen Bradley
- SISTER LYNDA DEARLOVE
- Sister Patricia Deirdre Mullan
- Sister Patricia Murray IBVM
- WENDY STRAUSS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £631k | £1.1m |
| 31/12/2023 | £1.2m | £1.1m |
| 31/12/2022 | £1.2m | £1.1m |
| 31/12/2021 | £882k | £636k |
| 31/12/2020 | £534k | £506k |
Common questions
Is ARISE FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £477,644 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in total funds decreasing to £154,348. The trustees acknowledge a material uncertainty regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern due to negative free reserves and unpredictable future donations. Consequently, the auditor has included a material uncertainty paragraph in their report. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Buzzacott Audit LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of ARISE FOUNDATION earn?
Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £80,001 - £90,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds ARISE FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name ARISE FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include GENESIS AMERICA (UK) LIMITED, ALLAN AND NESTA FERGUSON CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT, THE WYNDHAM CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| GENESIS AMERICA (UK) LIMITED | FY2025 | £40k | Other grants - Community development |
| ALLAN AND NESTA FERGUSON CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | FY2024 | £13k | Overseas education |
| THE WYNDHAM CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £2k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| KHODORKOVSKY FOUNDATION | 1 | £11.0m |
| THE ALLEN OVERY SHEARMAN STERLING FOUNDATION | 1 | £344k |
| THE JOSEPH ROWNTREE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £174k |
| JOFFE CHARITABLE TRUST CIO | 1 | £77k |
| THE REED FOUNDATION | 1 | £49k |
| THE ORR MACKINTOSH FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £10k |
| CURIOUS MINDS | 1 | £10k |
| THE PUBLIC INTEREST FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARISE FOUNDATION | £631k | £80,001 - £90,000 | 1 | unclear | 13.3% | material uncertainty |
| AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL CHARITY | £5.7m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HARROP HR MISSIONS LTD | £142k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ROBERT F. KENNEDY HUMAN RIGHTS UK LIMITED | £119k | — | 1 | below | — | no doubt |
| JUSTICE FOR JOURNALISTS FOUNDATION | £245k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CEASEFIRE CENTRE FOR CIVILIAN RIGHTS | £652k | — | — | below | — | no doubt |