GLOBAL SUSTAINABILITY NETWORK CIO
Global Sustainability Network works towards the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 8 through a community of those committed to fighting modern day slavery.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity closed the year with unrestricted reserves of £32,722, moving from a deficit in the previous year. The trustees report a surplus of £40,259 and note that the charity is continuing as a going concern with support from the founder trustee. Reserves are currently below the stated policy target of £50,000.
What the accounts disclose
“One employee earned £60,000 during the current year” — page 16
“One employee earned £60,000 during the current year” — page 16
“To ensure financial stability, GSN has a introduced a policy to set aside 20% of all donations, aiming to build a reserve of £50,000. The trustee's intention is to build a reserve to cover 6 months of its core operating costs in the period ahead.” — page 4
“On 23 October 2025, the loan was written off and converted to an unrestricted donation. There were no other related party transactions during the current or prior year.”
“During the year, trustees made donations in aggregate of £29,845 (2024: £42,496).” — page 18
“On 23 October 2025, the loan was written off and converted to an unrestricted donation. There were no other related party transactions during the current or prior year.”
“During the year, trustees made donations in aggregate of £29,845 (2024: £42,496).” — page 18
“On 23 October 2025, the loan was written off and converted to an unrestricted donation. There were no other related party transactions during the current or prior year.”
“During the year, trustees made donations in aggregate of £29,845 (2024: £42,496).” — page 18
Year-over-year changes
- Employees paid over £60,000: 0 (FY2024) → 1 (FY2025).
- Going concern: material uncertainty (FY2024) → no going-concern doubt (FY2025).
Trustees
- RAZA JAFAR ALIchair
- Dr Leonard Stall
- Elliott Donnelley II
- Lina Kouatly
- Sadhana Soni
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £137k | £97k |
| 31/08/2024 | £152k | £177k |
| 31/08/2023 | £178k | £179k |
| 31/08/2022 | £93k | £75k |
| 31/08/2021 | £45k | £46k |
Common questions
Is GLOBAL SUSTAINABILITY NETWORK CIO financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity closed the year with unrestricted reserves of £32,722, moving from a deficit in the previous year. The trustees report a surplus of £40,259 and note that the charity is continuing as a going concern with support from the founder trustee. Reserves are currently below the stated policy target of £50,000. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of GLOBAL SUSTAINABILITY NETWORK CIO earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £60,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| AKO FOUNDATION | 1 | £800k |
| THE NISBET TRUST | 1 | £31k |
| THE VAN NESTE FOUNDATION | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- GLOBAL COMPACT NETWORK UK
- GLOBAL SCHOOLS FORUM
- Global Leadership Network UK
- LTPP
- GLOBAL GOALS CENTRE
- BRITISH SAFETY COUNCIL
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLOBAL SUSTAINABILITY NETWORK CIO | £137k | £60,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GLOBAL COMPACT NETWORK UK | £3.7m | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| GLOBAL SCHOOLS FORUM | £2.8m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Global Leadership Network UK | £106k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LTPP | £3.1m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| GLOBAL GOALS CENTRE | £152k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |