CEASE UK
CEASE UK's activities are all centred on educating the general public and decision makers about sexual exploitation: in particular, the links between different forms, and how the commercial sex industry, hypersexualisation and the underlying cultural norms drive sexual abuse and exacerbate vulnerability.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £223,600 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total unrestricted reserves carried forward standing at £351,299. The trustees confirm that unrestricted reserves of £223,227 were above their stated policy target of three months' core operating costs. The trustees also confirm that the charity remains a going concern with a clear strategy for financial sustainability.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees aim to maintain unrestricted reserves equivalent to at least three months’ core operating costs, to ensure financial stability and flexibility in responding to opportunities or challenges.”
“During the year, the charity received donations totalling £nil (2024, £75,000) from XIBO Group Ltd, a company of which Mr J Miles, a trustee, is a director. There were no other related party transactions.Ltd, a company of which Mr J Miles, a trustee, is a director. There were no other related party transactions.” — page 17
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Grace Bolaji
- Jennifer Heys
- Katie Smith
- Lord James Bethell
- Megan Brooks
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £690k | £466k |
| 31/03/2024 | £236k | £194k |
| 31/03/2023 | £167k | £172k |
| 31/03/2022 | £156k | £163k |
| 31/03/2021 | £87k | £81k |
Common questions
Is CEASE UK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £223,600 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total unrestricted reserves carried forward standing at £351,299. The trustees confirm that unrestricted reserves of £223,227 were above their stated policy target of three months' core operating costs. The trustees also confirm that the charity remains a going concern with a clear strategy for financial sustainability. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE ORR MACKINTOSH FOUNDATION LIMITED | 2 | £25k |
| ROSA FUND | 2 | £17k |
| MISS E F RATHBONE CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £5k |
| THE NUFFIELD FOUNDATION | 1 | £246k |
| COUTTS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £160k |
| THE JOSEPH ROWNTREE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £150k |
| JOHN ELLERMAN FOUNDATION | 1 | £150k |
| THE FIDELITY UK FOUNDATION | 1 | £149k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEASE UK | £690k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| SURVIVING ECONOMIC ABUSE | £2.2m | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CAUSEWAY EDUCATION LTD | £772k | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| AIDS CARE EDUCATION AND TRAINING | £539k | £70,001 - £80,000 | 1 | below | — | no doubt |
| RAPE CRISIS ENGLAND & WALES | £3.6m | more than £60,000 | 1 | no_policy | — | no doubt |
| THE SURVIVORS TRUST | £838k | — | — | below | — | no doubt |