THE HYGIENE BANK
The Hygiene Bank accepts products that are donated by local communities and partner organisations redistributes them to those who need them.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves of £404,915 are in line with the charity's policy of covering at least three months of core expenditure. The charity reported a net income surplus of £227,108 for the year, supported by significant donated goods valued at over £6 million. The auditor confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“This employee was in the band £80,001-£90,000.” — page 28
“There was one employee whose emoluments (excluding employer National Insurance contributions and employer pension costs) exceeded £60,000. This employee was in the band £80,001-£90,000.” — page 28
“The Trustees are satisfied that unrestricted reserves are in line with their policy of ensuring unrestricted reserves cover at least three months of the core expenditure requirements of the charity.”
“Four (2024: ten) Trustees made donations to the charity amounting to £22,088 (2024: £61,795). Additionally, One of our Trustees organised a Gala dinner during the year from which all proceeds were donated to the charity. This event raised £308,523 for the charity.” — page 30
“A subsidiary company, The Hygiene Bank Trading Limited, was formed on 24 February 2022. One ordinary share was issued for a par value of £1. The company did not trade during the year and remained dormant on 31 March 2025.” — page 29
Year-over-year changes
- Top pay band moved from £70,001 - £80,000 (FY2024) to £80,001 - £90,000 (FY2025).
- Reserves position vs the charity's own policy moved from "within" (FY2024) to "above" (FY2025).
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (28/02/2024)
Trustees
- Dr James Daniel Draychair
- Charlotte Jackson
- ELAINE JACKSON
- Elizabeth Claire Hall
- Emma Anne Russell
- Guy Davies
- John Russo
- Mark Phillips
- Morag Jane Punton
- Muahtaz Mukhtar
- Paul Robert Pashley
- Rahul Nath Moodgal
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £7.4m | £7.2m |
| 31/03/2024 | £6.9m | £6.8m |
| 31/03/2023 | £6.8m | £6.8m |
| 31/03/2022 | £7.2m | £7.1m |
| 31/12/2020 | £4.2m | £4.0m |
Common questions
Is THE HYGIENE BANK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves of £404,915 are in line with the charity's policy of covering at least three months of core expenditure. The charity reported a net income surplus of £227,108 for the year, supported by significant donated goods valued at over £6 million. The auditor confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by HaysMac LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of THE HYGIENE BANK earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £80,001 - £90,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds THE HYGIENE BANK?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE HYGIENE BANK as a grant recipient include EMBIRICOS FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST, MILLS AND REEVE CHARITABLE TRUST, EDWARD HOLT TRUST, THE LYNNE AND NIGEL ROSS CHARITABLE TRUST, THE HARRY BOTTOM CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation North East | 10/11/2022 | £2k | Grant to The Hygiene Bank |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 30/09/2021 | £10k | Essential hygiene packs for families experiencing hygiene poverty. |
| Cheltenham Borough Council | 18/05/2020 | £1k | To purchase more collection bins to increase drop off points for donations, and purchase storage boxes to organise the storage facility |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/10/2019 | £9k | The Hygiene Bank |
| City of York Council | — | £3k | Clifton Ward Grant |
| City of York Council | — | £1k | City Wide Ward |
| City of York Council | — | £5k | Guildhall Ward Grant |
| City of York Council | — | £5k | Heworth Ward Grant |
| City of York Council | — | £5k | Micklegate Ward Grant |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE JD FOUNDATION | 1 | £561k |
| ZOREYA TZEDOKOS | 1 | £312k |
| HOLMFIELD CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £202k |
| THE JUSACA CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £170k |
| THREE PILLARS TRUST | 1 | £40k |
| CML - CHEVRAS MO'OZ LADOL | 1 | £21k |
| POSSUK LIMITED | 1 | £20k |
| YBP LIMITED | 1 | £15k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE HYGIENE BANK | £7.4m | £80,001 - £90,000 | 1 | above | — | no doubt |
| OPEN DOOR SOCIETY LIMITED | £1.9m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| 1692 | £462k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| BANHAM FOUNDATION LIMITED | £286k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WATER FOR KIDS | £128k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| SWIRE 2765 | £2.2m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |