SAFFRON KITCHEN PROJECT
Furthering the objects of the charity
Latest income
£260k
Latest spending
£262k
Registered
2021
Accounts read
FY2025
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated £259,601 in income against total expenditure of £261,603, resulting in a net deficit for the year. Despite this, the trustees report that careful financial management maintained financial resilience and stability during a challenging funding environment.
What the accounts disclose
Largest income source: none
“Saffron Kitchen Project generated £259,601 in income through generous donations, grants, fundraising activities and trading income.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: three months of operating expenses
“The policy requires the organisation to maintain a minimum reserve equivalent to three months of operating expenses.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Remuneration paid to daughter of Trustee Fausta Eskanazi
“Gross remuneration of £25,200 was paid to Evalina Eskanazi, who is the daughter of Trustee Fausta Eskanazi. Although explicit permission is not given in the governing document, the Trustee in question is not involved in any decisions concerning that remuneration, and the Trustees are confident that all actual and potential conflicts of interest are fully managed. The Trustees are seeking professional advice to regularise the position.” — page 28
“Gross payments of £1,661 were paid to Trustee Jonathan Willis for fundraising consultancy. Note that these payments were made after his resignation from the Board of Trustees in March 2025. They are disclosed here for full transparancy.” — page 29
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Consultancy payment to former Trustee Jonathan Willis
“Gross remuneration of £25,200 was paid to Evalina Eskanazi, who is the daughter of Trustee Fausta Eskanazi. Although explicit permission is not given in the governing document, the Trustee in question is not involved in any decisions concerning that remuneration, and the Trustees are confident that all actual and potential conflicts of interest are fully managed. The Trustees are seeking professional advice to regularise the position.” — page 28
“Gross payments of £1,661 were paid to Trustee Jonathan Willis for fundraising consultancy. Note that these payments were made after his resignation from the Board of Trustees in March 2025. They are disclosed here for full transparancy.” — page 29
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Consultancy payment to wife of Trustee Jonathan Willis
“Gross remuneration of £25,200 was paid to Evalina Eskanazi, who is the daughter of Trustee Fausta Eskanazi. Although explicit permission is not given in the governing document, the Trustee in question is not involved in any decisions concerning that remuneration, and the Trustees are confident that all actual and potential conflicts of interest are fully managed. The Trustees are seeking professional advice to regularise the position.” — page 28
“Gross payments of £1,661 were paid to Trustee Jonathan Willis for fundraising consultancy. Note that these payments were made after his resignation from the Board of Trustees in March 2025. They are disclosed here for full transparancy.” — page 29
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trustees
- Catherine Jean Saoullichair
- Fausta Eskenazi
- Gerasimos Kouvaras
- Maria Michaela Herberstein
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £260k | £262k |
| 30/09/2024 | £182k | £240k |
| 30/09/2023 | £177k | £151k |
| 30/09/2022 | £132k | £56k |
Common questions
Is SAFFRON KITCHEN PROJECT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated £259,601 in income against total expenditure of £261,603, resulting in a net deficit for the year. Despite this, the trustees report that careful financial management maintained financial resilience and stability during a challenging funding environment. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by J Irvinesmith FCIE.
Who funds SAFFRON KITCHEN PROJECT?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SAFFRON KITCHEN PROJECT as a grant recipient include CHOOSE LOVE.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHOOSE LOVE | FY2025 | £33k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE HARGREAVES FOUNDATION | 1 | £109k |
| FEEDING BRISTOL | 1 | £80k |
| THE LINBURY TRUST | 1 | £50k |
| BOOTS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £40k |
| THE NISBET TRUST | 1 | £31k |
| THE OVO CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £25k |
| THE FORTE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
| CHK Foundation | 1 | £10k |
Charities like this
- THE LIFE AND SOUL KITCHEN LTD
- HELPING LITTLE ANGELS
- SQUARE FOOD FOUNDATION
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST LUKE AND ST PETER
- HELP IN NEED TODAY
- CHARITY MEALS
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAFFRON KITCHEN PROJECT | £260k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE LIFE AND SOUL KITCHEN LTD | £143k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HELPING LITTLE ANGELS | £192k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SQUARE FOOD FOUNDATION | £283k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST LUKE AND ST PETER | £193k | Under £50,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HELP IN NEED TODAY | £558k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |