SWITCH THE PLAY FOUNDATION
Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts
The accounts state that the charity posted a loss of £36,949 for the year ended 31 January 2023, resulting in a cumulative unrestricted fund deficit of £147,888. The trustees acknowledge that financial performance did not match expectations due to a vacant fundraising post and recruitment challenges, but note that individual loans safeguarded the charity's immediate future. Per the trustees' report, the charity is forecasting a small surplus for the following year and has secured a new partnership to help address creditors and build reserves.
What the accounts disclose
“The number of employees whose employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) exceeded £60,000 was: 31.1.23 1 £60,001 - £70,000” — page 19
“The number of employees whose employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) exceeded £60,000 was: 31.1.23 1 £60,001 - £70,000” — page 19
“The Trustees are aiming at having 3 months reserves no later than July 2024”
“Mr Craig Donaldson was owed £66,133 at 31.1.23 (31.1.2022 £28,533) . £57,600 was converted to a donation after the year end.” — page 23
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/01/2025)
Trustees
- Benjamin Hawes MBE
- Christopher Charles Brindley
- Craig Francis Donaldson
- Emma Penelope Mason
- Justin Johnson
- Martin John Bould
- Mary Few
- Stacey Knight
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/01/2025 | £706k | £685k |
| 31/01/2024 | £277k | £269k |
| 31/01/2023 | £194k | £231k |
| 31/01/2022 | £201k | £252k |
| 31/01/2021 | £209k | £219k |
Common questions
Is SWITCH THE PLAY FOUNDATION financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity posted a loss of £36,949 for the year ended 31 January 2023, resulting in a cumulative unrestricted fund deficit of £147,888. The trustees acknowledge that financial performance did not match expectations due to a vacant fundraising post and recruitment challenges, but note that individual loans safeguarded the charity's immediate future. Per the trustees' report, the charity is forecasting a small surplus for the following year and has secured a new partnership to help address creditors and build reserves. Its FY2023 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of SWITCH THE PLAY FOUNDATION earn?
Per its FY2023 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £60,001 - £70,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 01/11/2023 | £25k | Unrestricted Funding |
| Postcode Lottery | 27/05/2022 | £24k | Mental Health Support Programme |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| GARFIELD WESTON FOUNDATION | 1 | £200k |
| THE INTERNATIONAL GOLF CHARITY | 1 | £172k |
| THE WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION | 1 | £134k |
| THE GREG & ROSIE LOCK CHARITABLE FOUNDATION TRUST | 1 | £50k |
| THE GERALD MICKLEM CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £41k |
| BEYOND SPORT FOUNDATION | 1 | £33k |
| Point North Community Foundation | 1 | £28k |
| Richmond Foundation | 1 | £10k |