TALENT BEYOND BOUNDARIES UK
Talent Beyond Boundaries UK works with employers, businesses, community led organisations, charities and other partners to support refugees and other displaced people access skilled employment and migration pathways to the UK.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity recorded a total fund deficit of £75,014 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with unrestricted reserves at £(121,749). The trustees consider there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern, citing sufficient reserves and expected future income from government and private sources.
What the accounts disclose
“Two employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000 (2023 – 3).” — page 14
“Two employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000 (2023 – 3).” — page 14
“Our policy is for unrestricted reserves to maintain a minimum of shut down cost, and aim to accumulate 3-6 months of operating costs.” — page 7
“During the year, the charity received £395,039 (2023 - £206,966) from Talent Beyond Boundaries Inc, a charitable foundation based in the US. Talent Beyond Boundaries UK shares resources and information with this charity in furtherance of its main purpose.” — page 15
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Trustees
- John Cameronchair
- Alison Cameron
- Ian Robinson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £801k | £1.0m |
| 31/12/2023 | £895k | £903k |
| 31/12/2022 | £547k | £479k |
| 31/12/2021 | £370k | £268k |
Common questions
Is TALENT BEYOND BOUNDARIES UK financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity recorded a total fund deficit of £75,014 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with unrestricted reserves at £(121,749). The trustees consider there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern, citing sufficient reserves and expected future income from government and private sources. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of TALENT BEYOND BOUNDARIES UK earn?
Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the unclear band, and 2 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds TALENT BEYOND BOUNDARIES UK?
Funders whose own accounts filings name TALENT BEYOND BOUNDARIES UK as a grant recipient include GLOBAL INNOVATION FUND, THE A B CHARITABLE TRUST, THE ECONOMIST CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLOBAL INNOVATION FUND | FY2021 | £60k | |
| THE A B CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £28k | |
| THE A B CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £25k | Migrants and Refugees |
| THE ECONOMIST CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £6k | Staff matching |
| THE ECONOMIST CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £6k | Staff matching donations |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unbound Philanthropy | 10/07/2024 | £100k | Grant to Talent Beyond Boundaries UK |
| UK government | 01/09/2022 | £115k | Integration support for displaced talent |
| UK government | 01/04/2021 | £70k | Displaced Talent Pilot |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE CRUCIBLE FOUNDATION | 2 | £310k |
| THE ALLEN OVERY SHEARMAN STERLING FOUNDATION | 2 | £115k |
| THE RAYNE FOUNDATION | 2 | £85k |
| H C D MEMORIAL FUND | 2 | £50k |
| THE PETER STEBBINGS MEMORIAL CHARITY | 2 | £45k |
| LONDON CATALYST | 2 | £5k |
| MISS E F RATHBONE CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £4k |
| The Marks Family Charitable Trust | 1 | — |
Charities like this
- BREAKING BARRIERS
- THE BORDER CONSORTIUM
- BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA U.K. NETWORK
- United Kingdom for UNHCR
- FIVE TALENTS UK LTD
- UareUK
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TALENT BEYOND BOUNDARIES UK | £801k | unclear | 2 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BREAKING BARRIERS | £3.6m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | within | 19.5% | no doubt |
| THE BORDER CONSORTIUM | £26.6m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA U.K. NETWORK | £733k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| United Kingdom for UNHCR | £25.5m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| FIVE TALENTS UK LTD | £2.1m | — | 0 | unclear | 9.6% | no doubt |