THE MAGDALENE GROUP
The Magdalene Group prevents sexual exploitation, coercion and grooming of women and those involved in sex work by providing 1:1 support, addressing issues with homelessness, criminal justice, mental health etc. Also working with young people affected by exploitation to recognise and move away from unhealthy relationships. Delivering training to safeguard young people and educate professionals.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a modest surplus for the year, enabling the trustees to reinvest in service delivery and build towards reserves targets. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stood at £304,038, which is below the stated policy target of £400,000–£500,000. The trustees acknowledge financial risks arising from reliance on a limited number of principal funders.
What the accounts disclose
“maintain unrestricted funds equivalent to approximately 12 months of operating costs, estimated at £400,000–£500,000” — page 10
“Key management personnel (including directors) received compensation of £78,261 (2024: £79,613)” — page 24
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2021)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (28/08/2020)
Trustees
- GEORGINA ALICE HOLLOWAYchair
- CAROLINE ELLIOTT
- Dr Ngozi Elumogo
- Emma Hayward
- Paige Gouldthorpe
- Yvonne Ross
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £432k | £408k |
| 31/08/2024 | £409k | £420k |
| 31/08/2023 | £433k | £419k |
| 31/08/2022 | £429k | £448k |
| 31/08/2021 | £530k | £454k |
Common questions
Is THE MAGDALENE GROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a modest surplus for the year, enabling the trustees to reinvest in service delivery and build towards reserves targets. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stood at £304,038, which is below the stated policy target of £400,000–£500,000. The trustees acknowledge financial risks arising from reliance on a limited number of principal funders. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE MAGDALENE GROUP?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE MAGDALENE GROUP as a grant recipient include COUTTS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, THE MERCERS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, ANGUISH'S EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION, CHARITY OF SIR RICHARD WHITTINGTON, HOPESTEAD.
Known funders
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mercers' Company | 26/06/2024 | £95k | Grant to The Magdalene Group |
| The Mercers' Company | 01/07/2021 | £92k | Grant to Magdalene Group |
| UK government | 14/04/2020 | £40k | Magdelene Group |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| CRIPPLEGATE FOUNDATION | 1 | £107k |
| CYMDEITHAS ELUSENNOL YNYS MON | 1 | £100k |
| THE EDWARD GOSTLING FOUNDATION | 1 | £50k |
| THE JOSEPH RANK TRUST | 1 | £45k |
| CHARLES PLATER TRUST | 1 | £45k |
| Bird Song Trust | 1 | £38k |
| HOMELESS LINK | 1 | £25k |
| SMALLWOOD TRUST | 1 | £23k |
Charities like this
- SAFE AND SOUND GROUP
- THE FOXTON CENTRE
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY MAGDALENE CHURCH, TORQUAY
- WOMEN’S HEALTH MATTERS
- HERTS YOUNG HOMELESS GROUP
- Rape Crisis South London
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE MAGDALENE GROUP | £432k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SAFE AND SOUND GROUP | £1.5m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE FOXTON CENTRE | £3.6m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY MAGDALENE CHURCH, TORQUAY | £221k | Under £60,000 | 0 | below | — | noted |
| WOMEN’S HEALTH MATTERS | £803k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HERTS YOUNG HOMELESS GROUP | £2.0m | more than £60,000 | 1 | within | — | no doubt |