RLABS UK
To develop the capacity and skills of the members of socially and economically disadvantaged communities in the UK and internationally in such a way that they are better able to identify, and help meet, their needs and to participate more fully in society.To advance such other charitable purposes (according to the law of England and Wales) as the trustees see fit from time to time
Objects
1) TO DEVELOP THE CAPACITY AND SKILLS OF THE MEMBERS OF SOCIALLY AND ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES IN THE UK AND INTERNATIONALLY IN SUCH A WAY THAT THEY ARE BETTER ABLE TO IDENTIFY, AND HELP MEET, THEIR NEEDS AND TO PARTICIPATE MORE FULLY IN SOCIETY.2) TO ADVANCE SUCH OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES (ACCORDING TO THE LAW OF ENGLAND AND WALES) AS THE TRUSTEES SEE FIT FROM TIME TO TIME.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that RLabs UK reported a deficit for the year, which was funded from reserves, resulting in a reduction of reserves to £17,849. The trustees confirm that the charity will continue in business and have established systems to mitigate significant risks, stating that the current free reserves combined with annual reviews of financial controls provide sufficient resources in the event of adverse conditions.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2025
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2024
- Volunteers: 2
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 05/04/2024
- Volunteers: 2
- Grant-making is its main activity
Trustees
- RENE ELIZABETH PARKERchair
- Carl Wills
- Jonathan Mills
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £61k | £45k |
| 31/12/2024 | £41k | £43k |
| 05/04/2024 | £19k | £17k |
| 05/04/2023 | £3k | £12k |
| 05/04/2022 | £11k | £10k |
Common questions
Is RLABS UK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that RLabs UK reported a deficit for the year, which was funded from reserves, resulting in a reduction of reserves to £17,849. The trustees confirm that the charity will continue in business and have established systems to mitigate significant risks, stating that the current free reserves combined with annual reviews of financial controls provide sufficient resources in the event of adverse conditions. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds RLABS UK?
Funders whose own accounts filings name RLABS UK as a grant recipient include MISS E F RATHBONE CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MISS E F RATHBONE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £2k | International |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE PRIORY FOUNDATION | 1 | £154k |
| THE SUSSEX COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £82k |
| THE BILLMEIR CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £28k |
| THE EDWARD GOSTLING FOUNDATION | 1 | £20k |
| SHORESH CHARITABLE TRUST (DR RUTH BORCHARD GIFT) | 1 | £15k |
| MISSES BARRIE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £3k |
| FARNHAM LIONS CLUB (CIO) | 1 | £2k |
| THE HADFIELD CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £2k |
Charities like this
- THE LARCHES TRUST LIMITED
- THE LAURIE BREWIS TRUST
- WOODLARKS CAMP SITE TRUST
- THE DEBRA REISS FOUNDATION
- THE R S BROWNLESS CHARITABLE TRUST
- THE CHERUBY TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RLABS UK | £61k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE LARCHES TRUST LIMITED | £35k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE LAURIE BREWIS TRUST | £736k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WOODLARKS CAMP SITE TRUST | £225k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE DEBRA REISS FOUNDATION | £413k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE R S BROWNLESS CHARITABLE TRUST | £44k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |