FSCI (UK)
FSCI (UK) supports the work of the Foundation for Social Change and Inclusion (FSCI) in Bulgaria and of partners in the FSCI Development Programme to deliver FSCI projects in Southeast Europe.The three main FSCI programmes are:1. The House of Opportunity Programme for vulnerable care leavers.2. Social Enterprise Programme3. Early Years Education Programme for children of Roma origin.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated income of £438,058 and spent £423,009, resulting in a net movement in funds of £15,049. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves increased to £4,003 from a deficit of £11,046 in the prior year, though the charity remains in a challenging funding environment with no stated reserves policy target.
What the accounts disclose
“As at 31 March 2025 the charity owed £20,000 to its trustees and key management personnel for interest free loans (2024: £20,000). During the year 2 trustees made donations to the charity totalling £21,499 (2024: 4 - £17,123). There were no other related party transactions during the year.” — page 20
In the news
Trustees
- BERNARD MARK BENTLEY
- Elizabeth Pollard
- RAY FLUX
- Sam Whitmarsh Dr
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £438k | £423k |
| 31/03/2024 | £453k | £401k |
| 31/03/2023 | £386k | £444k |
| 31/03/2022 | £463k | £364k |
| 31/03/2021 | £175k | £192k |
Common questions
Is FSCI (UK) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated income of £438,058 and spent £423,009, resulting in a net movement in funds of £15,049. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves increased to £4,003 from a deficit of £11,046 in the prior year, though the charity remains in a challenging funding environment with no stated reserves policy target. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| The Caring Family Foundation | 1 | £1.6m |
| FONDATION CHANEL | 1 | £1.0m |
| THE ALBORADA TRUST | 1 | £189k |
| PRISM THE GIFT FUND | 1 | £100k |
| NESTA | 1 | £80k |
| THE BORROWS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £75k |
| THE ORR MACKINTOSH FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £57k |
| THE PENNIES FOUNDATION | 1 | £54k |
Charities like this
- THE FISHERIES SOCIETY OF THE BRITISH ISLES
- THE FOUNDATION FOR INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE UK
- THE FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS ASSOCIATION UK
- FEDCAP UK
- SOCIAL CARE INSTITUTE FOR EXCELLENCE
- United Kingdom for UNHCR
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FSCI (UK) | £438k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE FISHERIES SOCIETY OF THE BRITISH ISLES | £607k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE FOUNDATION FOR INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE UK | £718k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS ASSOCIATION UK | £6.1m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FEDCAP UK | £42.9m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| SOCIAL CARE INSTITUTE FOR EXCELLENCE | £6.2m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |