COLCHESTER CATALYST CHARITY
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus for the year, with total unrestricted funds increasing to £13,903,552 at the end of the period. The trustees confirm that the charity's reserves policy target of £12,700,000 has been met, indicating a strong financial position. The auditor confirmed that the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“The current reserves policy is to endeavour to maintain a Capital Reserve of at least £12,000,000 as at 31 December 2023 in real terms. Therefore the target Capital Reserve as at the reporting date is £12,700,000.” — page 16
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 00634588
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (22/05/2026)
Trustees
- CHRISTINE HAYWARDchair
- Dr Kilian Justus Hochstein-Mintzel
- Dr NAOMI JOAN BUSFIELD
- Dr Sean Patrick Jerome MacDonnell
- Elizabeth Thrower
- Iain Turner
- Joanna Elizabeth Davis
- MARK FERENS PERTWEE
- PETER WILFRID EDGAR FITT FCA
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £353k | £553k |
| 31/12/2024 | £350k | £458k |
| 31/12/2023 | £394k | £452k |
| 31/12/2022 | £374k | £627k |
| 31/12/2021 | £361k | £503k |
Common questions
Is COLCHESTER CATALYST CHARITY financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus for the year, with total unrestricted funds increasing to £13,903,552 at the end of the period. The trustees confirm that the charity's reserves policy target of £12,700,000 has been met, indicating a strong financial position. The auditor confirmed that the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Streets Audit LLP.