OPERATION REACH
Undertake cultural and physically active pursuits with young persons
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a surplus of £2,522, bringing its total unrestricted funds to £12,621. The trustees report that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. However, the trustees acknowledge that building reserves was a challenge in the current economic climate and note that the current funding model relying on one-off donations is not considered sustainable in the long-term.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity's receipts for the period were £60,842 and consisted of £37,498 from grants, £20,297 from donations, £3,033 fundraised by Reachers and volunteers and £14 of interest income.” — page 5
“The appropriate level of free reserves necessary for the efficient management of the charity is assessed to be approximately costs relating to organising an expedition for one future cohort plus three months operating expenditure.” — page 7
Trustees
- Christine Van Der Gucht
- Claire Eggar
- Flora Vasey
- Georgina Louise Bartlett
- Leila Jarvis
- Qixin Li
- Rene Campbell
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £61k | £58k |
| 30/09/2024 | £38k | £49k |
| 30/09/2023 | £66k | £47k |
| 30/09/2022 | £49k | £46k |
Common questions
Is OPERATION REACH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a surplus of £2,522, bringing its total unrestricted funds to £12,621. The trustees report that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. However, the trustees acknowledge that building reserves was a challenge in the current economic climate and note that the current funding model relying on one-off donations is not considered sustainable in the long-term. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds OPERATION REACH?
Funders whose own accounts filings name OPERATION REACH as a grant recipient include CHK Foundation.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHK Foundation | FY2023 | £15k | |
| CHK Foundation | FY2024 | £10k | |
| CHK Foundation | FY2023 | £5k |