STEMETTE FUTURES
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £390,664 for the year, primarily due to a significant reduction in corporate grant income compared to the previous year. Despite this deficit, the trustees consider the charity's financial position to be resilient, noting that unrestricted reserves held at the year-end represent just under four months of budgeted expenditure. The charity confirms it has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“Unrestricted reserves held at 31st May 2025 are £376,659, representing just under four months of budgeted expenditure. While this is slightly below our four-month target due to the planned utilisation of the reserves for charitable activities during the year, the trustees consider this a resilient position.” — page 11
“Included within donations are donations in kind from Stemettes Ltd, a related party to the charity, valued at £24,373 (2024: £28,407). These donations were primarily used to support branded merchandise and annual staff events.” — page 26
“Stemettes Ltd makes donations to Stemette Futures to fund its charitable aims in the form of cash of £52,000 (2024: £40,000) and donations in kind of £24,373 (2024: £28,407).”
“Included within donations are donations in kind from Stemettes Ltd, a related party to the charity, valued at £24,373 (2024: £28,407). These donations were primarily used to support branded merchandise and annual staff events.” — page 26
“Stemettes Ltd makes donations to Stemette Futures to fund its charitable aims in the form of cash of £52,000 (2024: £40,000) and donations in kind of £24,373 (2024: £28,407).”
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/05/2025)
Trustees
- Elda Kalbianchair
- Archana Somayaji
- Dr Olanike Folayan MBE
- Floriane Fidegnon-Edoh
- Francesca Lee
- Robert John
- Selina Knowles
- Sophie Boddington
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/05/2025 | £865k | £1.3m |
| 31/05/2024 | £1.8m | £1.2m |
| 31/05/2023 | £1.1m | £959k |
| 31/05/2022 | £948k | £703k |
| 31/03/2021 | £279k | £142k |
Common questions
Is STEMETTE FUTURES financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £390,664 for the year, primarily due to a significant reduction in corporate grant income compared to the previous year. Despite this deficit, the trustees consider the charity's financial position to be resilient, noting that unrestricted reserves held at the year-end represent just under four months of budgeted expenditure. The charity confirms it has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by TC Group.
Who funds STEMETTE FUTURES?
Funders whose own accounts filings name STEMETTE FUTURES as a grant recipient include STANDARD CHARTERED FOUNDATION, THE ELIZABETH AND PRINCE ZAIGER TRUST, OVE ARUP PARTNERSHIP CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| STANDARD CHARTERED FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £20.3m | Education |
| THE ELIZABETH AND PRINCE ZAIGER TRUST | FY2025 | £32k | |
| OVE ARUP PARTNERSHIP CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £10k | |
| THE ELIZABETH AND PRINCE ZAIGER TRUST | FY2024 | £10k | |
| THE ELIZABETH AND PRINCE ZAIGER TRUST | FY2022 | £7k | |
| THE ELIZABETH AND PRINCE ZAIGER TRUST | FY2023 | £3k | |
| OVE ARUP PARTNERSHIP CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £3k | |
| STANDARD CHARTERED FOUNDATION | FY2022 | — |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE NUFFIELD FOUNDATION | 2 | £628k |
| THE DULVERTON TRUST | 2 | £185k |
| COMET CHARITIES LTD | 1 | £5.5m |
| ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED | 1 | £1.9m |
| DELAPAGE LIMITED | 1 | £1.1m |
| THE MOHN WESTLAKE FOUNDATION | 1 | £1.0m |
| THE HEALTH FOUNDATION | 1 | £496k |
| MISSION44 | 1 | £440k |
Charities like this
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- FULL FACT
- SATMAR MESIVTA
- EUROPEAN COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- CHARMINSTER PRE-SCHOOL
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEMETTE FUTURES | £865k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| EFFECTIVE INTERVENTION | £971k | £80,001 - £90,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE DIFFERENCE EDUCATION LTD | £1.6m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| FULL FACT | £2.9m | — | — | within | — | no doubt |
| SATMAR MESIVTA | £153k | Under £60,000 | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| EUROPEAN COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT | £1.1m | £90,001 - £100,000 | — | above | — | no doubt |