THE ELECTRICAL SAFETY COUNCIL
Latest income
£7.2m
Latest spending
£4.9m
Registered
1973
Accounts read
FY2025
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the Group recorded a net increase in funds of £2,315k, with unrestricted reserves totaling £38,149k at year-end. The Trustees report that the financial position remains healthy, supported by strong cash and investment balances, and note that the risk of further significant funding requirements for the pension scheme is almost eliminated.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: at least two years pure /discretionary charitable expenditure be maintained after provision for the next three years’ pension deficit payments (held: £38.1m)
“The reserves policy is kept under review and states that reserves, which are defined as the charity’s and its wholly owned subsidiaries’ cash and investment portfolio, amounting to at least two years pure /discretionary charitable expenditure be maintained after provision for the next three years’ pension deficit payments.” — page 18
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The charity rents three of its buildings to Certsure LLP. As part of its support activities (including IT, HR and facilities), Certsure LLP provided support to the Charity but the cost is not separately identified or charged.
“The charity rents three of its buildings to Certsure LLP. As part of its support activities (including IT, HR and facilities), Certsure LLP provided support to the Charity but the cost is not separately identified or charged.” — page 42
“At 31 March 2025 Certsure was owed £22k (2024: £nil) by ESC and owed £138k (2024: £nil) to ESC” — page 42
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Certsure LLP was owed £22k by ESC and owed £138k to ESC at 31 March 2025.
“The charity rents three of its buildings to Certsure LLP. As part of its support activities (including IT, HR and facilities), Certsure LLP provided support to the Charity but the cost is not separately identified or charged.” — page 42
“At 31 March 2025 Certsure was owed £22k (2024: £nil) by ESC and owed £138k (2024: £nil) to ESC” — page 42
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The Charity received Gift Aid from ESC Partnerships Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary, amounting to £6,235,000 during the year.
“The charity rents three of its buildings to Certsure LLP. As part of its support activities (including IT, HR and facilities), Certsure LLP provided support to the Charity but the cost is not separately identified or charged.” — page 42
“At 31 March 2025 Certsure was owed £22k (2024: £nil) by ESC and owed £138k (2024: £nil) to ESC” — page 42
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: During the year expenses were reimbursed to ten Trustees amounting to £4,162. These payments were to cover travel, subsistence and accommodation costs incurred.
“The charity rents three of its buildings to Certsure LLP. As part of its support activities (including IT, HR and facilities), Certsure LLP provided support to the Charity but the cost is not separately identified or charged.” — page 42
“At 31 March 2025 Certsure was owed £22k (2024: £nil) by ESC and owed £138k (2024: £nil) to ESC” — page 42
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The Charity received Gift Aid from ESF Enterprises Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary, amounting to £nil during the year.
“The charity rents three of its buildings to Certsure LLP. As part of its support activities (including IT, HR and facilities), Certsure LLP provided support to the Charity but the cost is not separately identified or charged.” — page 42
“At 31 March 2025 Certsure was owed £22k (2024: £nil) by ESC and owed £138k (2024: £nil) to ESC” — page 42
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: ESF Enterprises Ltd, ESC Partnerships Ltd
“The consolidated accounts include the results of the charitable company and its subsidiaries, ESF Enterprises Ltd and ESC Partnerships Ltd from the date of acquisition” — page 28
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 00570175
- Trading subsidiary: ESF ENTERPRISES LIMITED Companies House 02513162
- Trading subsidiary: ESC PARTNERSHIPS LIMITED Companies House 08281269
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Total income
£7.2m
Total spending
£4.9m
Cost of raising funds
£76k
Reserves (reported)
£38.1m
Employees
26
Trustees
- Emma Hudsonchair
- Armelle Boisset
- Martha Grace Desmond
- Nicholas Luke Guy
- Nicola Jayne Hussey
- Paul Adam Neville
- Rahul Bhalinge
- Rajeev Vagdia
- Richard Olszewski
- Robert Arthur Hudson Gosling
- Sarah Monica Loveday Philbrick
- Tom Connelly
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £7.2m | £4.9m |
| 31/03/2024 | £9.2m | £3.4m |
| 31/03/2023 | £7.1m | £2.7m |
| 31/03/2022 | £5.6m | £2.0m |
| 31/03/2021 | £5.8m | £1.9m |
Common questions
Is THE ELECTRICAL SAFETY COUNCIL financially healthy?
The accounts state that the Group recorded a net increase in funds of £2,315k, with unrestricted reserves totaling £38,149k at year-end. The Trustees report that the financial position remains healthy, supported by strong cash and investment balances, and note that the risk of further significant funding requirements for the pension scheme is almost eliminated. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Moore Kingston Smith LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE PWC FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
| SIR ROBERT GEFFERY'S ALMSHOUSE TRUST | 1 | £4k |