SUBUD BRITAIN
Provides for the practical and spiritual needs of the charity's members in Britain. Encourages and enables members to take action in their communities and the wider world via social, cultural and enterprise projects, working with other organisations and local communities.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £367,463 for the year ended 31 December 2024, primarily due to refurbishment costs at the Lewes Subud Centre. Despite this deficit, the trustees note that the overall bank balance position remains strong, with total cash reserves of £520,508. The auditors confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“Hall letting 310,867”
“Free cash reserves held at Group, Regional and National levels are all maintained at three months average expenditure.” — page 6
“Subud Britain is a voting member of the World Subud Association (WSA). In the year Subud Britain made contributions of £27,000 (2023 £27,000) to WSA.” — page 20
“A management fee of £20,000 was paid to Andrew Holloway, Chair of the South Downs Group, for overseeing the Lewes refurbishment works.” — page 20
“Subud Britain is a voting member of the World Subud Association (WSA). In the year Subud Britain made contributions of £27,000 (2023 £27,000) to WSA.” — page 20
“A management fee of £20,000 was paid to Andrew Holloway, Chair of the South Downs Group, for overseeing the Lewes refurbishment works.” — page 20
“Subud Britain has a wholly owned subsidiary company, The Amadeus Centre Limited, which manages, promotes and rents The Amadeus Centre, the Subud Centre in Central London.” — page 4
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Trustees
- Alan Desmond James Boyd
- Joanna Melia Lucianne Lassalle
- Myrna Jones
- Richard Rashid Rogers
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £1.0m | £723k |
| 31/12/2024 | £606k | £974k |
| 31/12/2023 | £1.3m | £679k |
| 31/12/2022 | £508k | £466k |
| 31/12/2021 | £523k | £380k |
Common questions
Is SUBUD BRITAIN financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £367,463 for the year ended 31 December 2024, primarily due to refurbishment costs at the Lewes Subud Centre. Despite this deficit, the trustees note that the overall bank balance position remains strong, with total cash reserves of £520,508. The auditors confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Westcotts (SW) LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| OYY LUBAVITCH BOYS SCHOOL | 1 | £121k |
| YAD VEACHISOMOCH L'CHAIM | 1 | £62k |
| M AND L COHEN CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £19k |
| JEWISH CHILD'S DAY | 1 | £5k |
| THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED | 1 | £5k |
| LONDON CATALYST | 1 | £2k |
| WORLD DAY OF PRAYER NATIONAL COMMITTEE FOR ENGLAND, WALES AND NORTHERN IRELAND | 1 | £2k |
Charities like this
- NORTHAMPTON STUDENTS' UNION
- BEIS MENACHEM CHABAD LUBAVITCH
- MASJID E TAUHEEDUL ISLAM
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BUDLEIGH SALTERTON
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH SURBITON HILL WITH EMMANUEL, TOLWORTH
- MAIDSTONE BAPTIST CHURCH
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUBUD BRITAIN | £1.0m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NORTHAMPTON STUDENTS' UNION | £1.7m | £80,001 - £90,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BEIS MENACHEM CHABAD LUBAVITCH | £705k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| MASJID E TAUHEEDUL ISLAM | £355k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BUDLEIGH SALTERTON | £201k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH SURBITON HILL WITH EMMANUEL, TOLWORTH | £442k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |