STEMUNITY
STEMunity, brings STEM educators, professionals, and academics together to created connected learning opportunities for young people. Both online and face-to-face activities, e.g. online activities linked with the RAEng to provide students with web-based STEM based problem solving activities and then activities like the 5PARK box, which allows students to develop their practical learning skills.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that STEMunity ended the financial year with total reserves of £65,562, a significant increase from the previous year, driven by a 143% growth in income to £187,788. The charity reports a strong financial position with unrestricted reserves of £27,514, though it acknowledges reliance on securing new grants to fund ongoing operations. The trustees confirm there are no material concerns regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees review the reserves policy annually to ensure it remains appropriate in line with the charity’s growth and risk management objectives. The current level of unrestricted reserves reflects the trustees’ aim to build a modest reserve to provide greater operational flexibility while maintaining a strong focus on maximising impact for beneficiaries.”
“Remuneration of £17412 was made to related parties during the year as follows: Laura Watford - CEO £17412 (related to Graham Watford - Trustee) for consultancy/time spent on charitable projects.” — page 30
Trustees
- Andrew Harrison-Chinnchair
- Amanda Martin
- Graham Watford
- Harry Riley
- Jun Miyatake Ondozabal
- Khoulod Ghanem
- Paul James Wilson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 01/04/2025 | £188k | £131k |
| 01/04/2024 | £77k | £79k |
| 01/04/2023 | £37k | £33k |
| 01/04/2022 | £30k | £23k |
Common questions
Is STEMUNITY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that STEMunity ended the financial year with total reserves of £65,562, a significant increase from the previous year, driven by a 143% growth in income to £187,788. The charity reports a strong financial position with unrestricted reserves of £27,514, though it acknowledges reliance on securing new grants to fund ongoing operations. The trustees confirm there are no material concerns regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds STEMUNITY?
Funders whose own accounts filings name STEMUNITY as a grant recipient include TEACHERS GROUP EDUCATIONAL TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| TEACHERS GROUP EDUCATIONAL TRUST | FY2024 | £87k | |
| TEACHERS GROUP EDUCATIONAL TRUST | FY2025 | £40k | Grant making |
| TEACHERS GROUP EDUCATIONAL TRUST | FY2023 | £35k | |
| TEACHERS GROUP EDUCATIONAL TRUST | FY2022 | £10k | Grant making |
| TEACHERS GROUP EDUCATIONAL TRUST | FY2021 | £10k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| A G MANLY CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £24k |
| THE SPECTRIS FOUNDATION | 1 | £200k |
| THE SHANLY FOUNDATION | 1 | £150k |
| CHARITY OF SIR RICHARD WHITTINGTON | 1 | £105k |
| THE APAX FOUNDATION | 1 | £81k |
| THE SYBIL SHINE MEMORIAL TRUST | 1 | £38k |
| The Connolly Foundation (UK) Limited | 1 | £30k |
| THE ROYAL NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR DEAF PEOPLE | 1 | £10k |
Charities like this
- STEMPOINT
- ENTHUSE CHARITABLE TRUST
- ORT UK FOUNDATION
- IN2SCIENCEUK.ORG
- THE INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH IN SCHOOLS
- SURREY SATRO
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEMUNITY | £188k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| STEMPOINT | £415k | Over £60,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ENTHUSE CHARITABLE TRUST | £3.4m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ORT UK FOUNDATION | £848k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| IN2SCIENCEUK.ORG | £1.6m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH IN SCHOOLS | £1.4m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |