THE VEGETARIAN SOCIETY OF THE UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported an operating deficit of £107,446 for the year, primarily due to planned development expenditures and restructuring costs, despite receiving a significant £1 million legacy. Free reserves stood at £851,528, which is £84,528 in excess of the trustees' stated policy requirement to hold £767,000, and the trustees confirmed sufficient resources to continue as a going concern for at least twelve months.
What the accounts disclose
“One employee received employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) between £60,000 and £70,000 in 2024/25” — page 29
“One employee received employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) between £60,000 and £70,000 in 2024/25” — page 29
“As at 31 March 2025, the amount of reserves required to be held is estimated to be £767,000” — page 20
“The charity has one subsidiary, VSUK Trading Limited, which is currently being retained as a dormant company” — page 29
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Conn O'Neill — Chair
- Richard McIlwain — Chief Executive
- Sophie Randles-Dunkley — Deputy Chair
- Deirdra Barr — Director of Marketing & Communications
- Antony Byatt — Director of Finance and Operations
- Ben Worth — Director of Development
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Conn O'Neill
- Michael Krause
- Rebecca Fairbairn
- Sima Ramkalowon
- Sophie Randles-Dunkley
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £2.1m | £2.2m |
| 31/03/2024 | £1.1m | £1.5m |
| 31/03/2023 | £1.1m | £1.4m |
| 31/03/2022 | £1.4m | £1.5m |
| 31/03/2021 | £1.3m | £1.4m |
Common questions
Is THE VEGETARIAN SOCIETY OF THE UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported an operating deficit of £107,446 for the year, primarily due to planned development expenditures and restructuring costs, despite receiving a significant £1 million legacy. Free reserves stood at £851,528, which is £84,528 in excess of the trustees' stated policy requirement to hold £767,000, and the trustees confirmed sufficient resources to continue as a going concern for at least twelve months. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Slade & Cooper.
What does the highest-paid employee of THE VEGETARIAN SOCIETY OF THE UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £60,001 - £70,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE HDH WILLS 1965 CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £20k |