ROMODELS
The object of the CIO for the public benefit is to advance the education of children in the UK, in particular but not exclusively, in the breadth of career opportunities, breaking down preconceived stereotypes by providing diverse career role models/learning resources for schools focused on developing a broad set of skills with the objective of strengthening self-belief and self-confidence.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £40,239 for the year, with total income rising to £102,624 from £20,157 in the previous period. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves held at the end of the financial year were £13,499, which is below the stated policy target of three months of annual operating costs. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“£2,546 (4%) was spent on fundraising.” — page 15
“Our aim is to hold unrestricted reserves equivalent to three months of annual operating costs by the end of 2026” — page 15
Trustees
- Catriona Margaret Noblechair
- JAMES BARRINGTON HUW DARLEY
- Sara Raquel da Silva Piteira
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £103k | £62k |
| 01/03/2024 | £20k | £14k |
| 01/03/2023 | £5k | £4k |
Common questions
Is ROMODELS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £40,239 for the year, with total income rising to £102,624 from £20,157 in the previous period. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves held at the end of the financial year were £13,499, which is below the stated policy target of three months of annual operating costs. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds ROMODELS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name ROMODELS as a grant recipient include THE THOMAS HOWELL'S EDUCATION FUND FOR NORTH WALES, SOCIETY OF THE HOLY CHILD JESUS CIO, ARDONAGH COMMUNITY TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE THOMAS HOWELL'S EDUCATION FUND FOR NORTH WALES | FY2025 | £10k | Inspire primary school children through real life role models and early career discovery |
| SOCIETY OF THE HOLY CHILD JESUS CIO | FY2025 | £10k | Grants |
| ARDONAGH COMMUNITY TRUST | FY2025 | £5k | Education & learning |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 08/10/2025 | £50k | Unrestricted Funding |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/09/2024 | £20k | Romodels Student-Led Podcasts |
| Postcode Lottery | 28/06/2024 | £7k | Unrestricted Funding |