THE COMMONWEALTH PHARMACISTS ASSOCIATION
THE CPA ADVANCES HEALTH, PROMOTES WELLBEING AND IMPROVES EDUCATION FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC. WE SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF SAFE AND EFFECTIVE SYSTEMS OF MEDICINES MANAGEMENT, HEALTHIER LIFESTYLES, AND THE REDUCTION OF HEALTH INEQUALITIES. WE ACHIEVE THIS THROUGH SUPPORTING OUR MEMBER ORGANISATIONS TO IMPROVE THE USE OF MEDICINES THROUGH ACCESS TO EDUCATION AND COLLABORATIVE NETWORKS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income increased to £1.72m, resulting in a net surplus of £162,059 for the year. The charity holds total funds of £478,961, with unrestricted reserves of £243,101, which the trustees consider to be in a good financial position. However, the trustees note that future funding from the Fleming Fund is ending, which may require the charity to identify different funding strategies in the longer term.
What the accounts disclose
“The number of employees who received total employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) of more than £60,000 is as follows: 2025 £60,001 - £70,000 2” — page 49
“The number of employees who received total employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) of more than £60,000 is as follows: 2025 £60,001 - £70,000 2” — page 49
“Donations from Trustees totalled £6,690 (2024: £3,930). An amount of £2,000 was paid to one trustee during the year, but for work performed and completed prior to their appointment as a trustee. An amount of £26 was also paid to another trustee for services provided during the year.”
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/06/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (12/07/2019)
Trustees
- Prof Thomas Antony Downeschair
- AKINBIYI OLASUNKANMI OLOKO
- Andrea Lee Gibson Shirtcliffe
- Annagrace Malamsha
- Bronwyn Le May Clark
- Claire Wynn Anderson
- Dr James Edward Davies
- Dr Phyllis Ocran Mattila
- Hope Kalasa
- JOHN RAYMOND ANDERSON
- Mary Anne Ciappara
- Prof David Henry Reissner
- William Freloh Mpute
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £1.7m | £1.6m |
| 30/06/2024 | £1.2m | £1.2m |
| 30/06/2023 | £790k | £748k |
| 30/06/2022 | £852k | £671k |
| 30/06/2021 | £294k | £296k |
Common questions
Is THE COMMONWEALTH PHARMACISTS ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income increased to £1.72m, resulting in a net surplus of £162,059 for the year. The charity holds total funds of £478,961, with unrestricted reserves of £243,101, which the trustees consider to be in a good financial position. However, the trustees note that future funding from the Fleming Fund is ending, which may require the charity to identify different funding strategies in the longer term. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Wenn Townsend.
What does the highest-paid employee of THE COMMONWEALTH PHARMACISTS ASSOCIATION earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £60,001 - £70,000 band, and 2 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds THE COMMONWEALTH PHARMACISTS ASSOCIATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE COMMONWEALTH PHARMACISTS ASSOCIATION as a grant recipient include SIR HALLEY STEWART TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIR HALLEY STEWART TRUST | FY2026 | £30k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE RODDICK FOUNDATION | 1 | £116k |
| H C D MEMORIAL FUND | 1 | £75k |
| SANDRA CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £13k |
| THE RANDAL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £12k |
| THE EVAN CORNISH FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF NEWBURY ST NICOLAS | 1 | £7k |
| THE TULA TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £7k |
| MERCURY PHOENIX TRUST | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- THE FACULTY OF PHARMACEUTICAL MEDICINE OF THE ROYAL COLLEGES OF PHYSICIANS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM
- BRITISH PHARMACOLOGICAL SOCIETY
- FACULTY OF PUBLIC HEALTH OF THE ROYAL COLLEGES OF PHYSICIANS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM
- HEALTH LIMITED
- PHARMACIST SUPPORT
- EDUCATION FOR HEALTH
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE COMMONWEALTH PHARMACISTS ASSOCIATION | £1.7m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 2 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE FACULTY OF PHARMACEUTICAL MEDICINE OF THE ROYAL COLLEGES OF PHYSICIANS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM | £2.2m | £70,001 - £80,000 | 2 | below | — | no doubt |
| BRITISH PHARMACOLOGICAL SOCIETY | £9.9m | £120,001 - £130,000 | — | above | — | no doubt |
| FACULTY OF PUBLIC HEALTH OF THE ROYAL COLLEGES OF PHYSICIANS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM | £2.5m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HEALTH LIMITED | £10.0m | £70,001 - £80,000 | — | above | 5.0% | no doubt |
| PHARMACIST SUPPORT | £515k | £80,001 - £90,000 | 1 | within | — | no doubt |