THE CHARITY EXCELLENCE FRAMEWORK
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £80,056 at the year end, with no stated reserves policy target to compare against. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Mr. Amit Bansal was appointed as a trustee of the charity on 2 June 2025. He is a qualified chartered accountant and is also a trustee and founder of Accountants for Charities. In the interest of full transparency, CEF has entered into an arrangement with Accountants for Charities for the preparation and filing of its financial statements for the year ended 31 October 2025. A fee of £1,000 has been agreed for these services. The Trustees confirm that this arrangement was made on an arm’s length basis and in the best interests of the charity.” — page 19
Trustees
- Amit Bansal
- EDWARD MAYO
- SARAH SWAYSLAND
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/10/2025 | £67k | £55k |
| 31/10/2024 | £42k | £35k |
| 31/10/2023 | £63k | £12k |
| 31/10/2022 | £18k | £18k |
Common questions
Is THE CHARITY EXCELLENCE FRAMEWORK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £80,056 at the year end, with no stated reserves policy target to compare against. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE CHARITY EXCELLENCE FRAMEWORK?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE CHARITY EXCELLENCE FRAMEWORK as a grant recipient include THE GSR FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE GSR FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £75k | |
| THE GSR FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £38k |