THE HERPES VIRUSES ASSOCIATION
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Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £4,360 for the year ended 31 March 2026, with total income of £145,635 against expenditure of £149,994. Per the trustees' report, the charity is utilizing funds from a legacy received in 2022 to maintain its services despite a 12% drop in sustainable income. The trustees confirm that resources are used appropriately and risks are managed, with no material uncertainties disclosed.
What the accounts disclose
“No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.” — page 31
“Strategic reserves are to enable the charity to continue with no further support for a period of up to six months and to cover redundancy payments to staff.” — page 25
“We are using funds from a large bequest received in January 2023 to maintain our services.” — page 25
Trustees
- Hannah Ward-glenton
- Nigel Peter Scott
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £146k | £150k |
| 31/03/2025 | £163k | £166k |
| 31/03/2024 | £156k | £175k |
| 31/03/2023 | £234k | £163k |
| 31/03/2022 | £151k | £158k |
Common questions
Is THE HERPES VIRUSES ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £4,360 for the year ended 31 March 2026, with total income of £145,635 against expenditure of £149,994. Per the trustees' report, the charity is utilizing funds from a legacy received in 2022 to maintain its services despite a 12% drop in sustainable income. The trustees confirm that resources are used appropriately and risks are managed, with no material uncertainties disclosed. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of THE HERPES VIRUSES ASSOCIATION earn?
Per its FY2026 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the Under £60,000 band.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| PILKINGTON CHARITIES FUND | 2 | £15k |
| THE DRUE HEINZ CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £4.0m |
| HOLLYHOCK CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £90k |
| ROBERT LUFF FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £40k |
| THE O'SULLIVAN FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £13k |
| CECIL PILKINGTON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £11k |
| FRAZER TRUST | 1 | £6k |
| THE INMAN CHARITY | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- HAVERING ASSOCIATION FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
- HUNTINGTONS DISEASE ASSOCIATION
- WIGAN AND LEIGH PENSIONERS LINK LIMITED
- PAIN RELIEF FOUNDATION
- THE MYALGIC ENCEPHALOPATHY ASSOCIATION LIMITED
- INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE AGAINST EPILEPSY (BRITISH BRANCH)
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE HERPES VIRUSES ASSOCIATION | £146k | Under £60,000 | 0 | above | — | noted |
| HAVERING ASSOCIATION FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES | £131k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HUNTINGTONS DISEASE ASSOCIATION | £3.2m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| WIGAN AND LEIGH PENSIONERS LINK LIMITED | £204k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| PAIN RELIEF FOUNDATION | £246k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE MYALGIC ENCEPHALOPATHY ASSOCIATION LIMITED | £1.1m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |