CLEFT
To relieve the suffering of and promote and protect the physical and mental health of patients affected by cleft lip and palate and related conditions by supporting research and through the provision of support, education, practical advice and financial assistance to clinics in lower and middle income countries.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held free reserves of £363,528, which is well above the stated policy target of six months' core operating costs (£56,682). The trustees confirm that resources are adequate to continue as a going concern with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“CLEFT's reserves policy is to hold six months core operating costs in reserve to guard against fluctuations in income. At the end of the 2024/25 financial year the trustees deemed six months core operating costs to be £56,682.” — page 9
“M Baldwin is the executive officer and related to the former trustee J Baldwin. During the prior year year M Baldwin received salary and expense reimbursements totalling £39,256. J Baldwin resigned as a trustee 19 July 2023. Other than those elsewhere disclosed in the accounts, there were no other related party transactions in the year.” — page 28
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (04/10/2021)
Trustees
- Bruce Richard
- Chris Anthony Williams
- David George Christopher Sainsbury
- Kathryn Qattan
- Marie Pinkstone
- Matthew John Fell
- Richard Carrick
- Rona Caroline Slator
- Shonnelly Novintan
- Timothy GOODACRE
- Weronika Holt
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £325k | £137k |
| 30/06/2024 | £249k | £306k |
| 30/06/2023 | £349k | £168k |
| 30/06/2022 | £414k | £92k |
Common questions
Is CLEFT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held free reserves of £363,528, which is well above the stated policy target of six months' core operating costs (£56,682). The trustees confirm that resources are adequate to continue as a going concern with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.