PROJECT ACCESS INTERNATIONAL
We level the playing field in higher education by helping less privileged students apply to top universities through a tech-enabled mentorship.
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TO ADVANCE FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT THE EDUCATION OF LESS PRIVILEGED YOUNG PEOPLE, INCLUDING (BUT NOT LIMITED TO), BY MAKING SERVICES AVAILABLE TO THEM WITH THE PARTICULAR AIM OF HELPING THEM GAIN PLACES AND SUCCEED AT UNIVERSITIES, COLLEGES OR INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION, AND ADVANCE INTO FURTHER STUDIES OR EMPLOYMENT BEYOND GRADUATION.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net income of £98,216 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £106,278. The trustees report that this position is relatively strong and allows the charity to hold reserves between three to six months of operating expenditure, in line with its policy. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Partnership income 123,917” — page 14
“It is the aim of Project Access International to hold reserves on the unrestricted funds of between three to six months of operating expenditure at any point in time” — page 5
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Campaigns and political activity policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Emil Lassenchair
- Dr Emily Tomlinson
- Erona Tasholli
- Jesper With-Fogstrup
- Lauri Loyttyniemi
- Nahyun Lee
- Richard Probst
- Wilfredo Del Pilar Jr
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £149k | £51k |
| 31/12/2023 | £12k | £14k |
| 31/12/2022 | £15k | £15k |
| 31/12/2021 | £10k | £8k |
| 31/12/2020 | £18k | £6k |
Common questions
Is PROJECT ACCESS INTERNATIONAL financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net income of £98,216 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £106,278. The trustees report that this position is relatively strong and allows the charity to hold reserves between three to six months of operating expenditure, in line with its policy. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.