CHARITY PROJECTS
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net movement in funds of £2.6m for the year, with total reserves standing at £111.0m. The trustees confirmed that the charity has sufficient reserves to cover its costs over the next 12 months and identified no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“£180,001 – £190,000 1”
“A licence fee of £50k was charged by Comic Relief Limited which remains outstanding and is fully provided for.” — page 55
“Comic Relief Limited transfers its total net taxable profit to Charity Projects at the end of each year as a qualifying charitable donation. For the year ended 31 July 2025 this was £3.6m” — page 55
“A licence fee of £50k was charged by Comic Relief Limited which remains outstanding and is fully provided for.” — page 55
“Comic Relief Limited transfers its total net taxable profit to Charity Projects at the end of each year as a qualifying charitable donation. For the year ended 31 July 2025 this was £3.6m” — page 55
“A licence fee of £50k was charged by Comic Relief Limited which remains outstanding and is fully provided for.” — page 55
“Comic Relief Limited transfers its total net taxable profit to Charity Projects at the end of each year as a qualifying charitable donation. For the year ended 31 July 2025 this was £3.6m” — page 55
“A licence fee of £50k was charged by Comic Relief Limited which remains outstanding and is fully provided for.” — page 55
“Comic Relief Limited transfers its total net taxable profit to Charity Projects at the end of each year as a qualifying charitable donation. For the year ended 31 July 2025 this was £3.6m” — page 55
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Samir Patel — Chief Executive
- Matt Hyde — Vice Chair
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/07/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (11/08/2025)
Trustees
- PHILIP THOMASchair
- Dr SUE BLACK
- Dr Sarah Joan Hughes
- Elliott John Linger
- FIONA CAMPBELL
- Fazilat Aftab
- Hanah Burgess
- Jacqueline Onalo
- MARC NOHR
- Mandeep Hothi
- Matt Hyde
- RUPERT OLIVER HENRY MORLEY
- Robert Vincent Williams
- Teresa Alps
- Yolisa Phahle
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £51.1m | £49.9m |
| 31/07/2024 | £53.8m | £46.2m |
| 31/07/2023 | £50.8m | £51.3m |
| 31/07/2022 | £50.0m | £44.3m |
| 31/07/2021 | £74.1m | £86.2m |
Common questions
Is CHARITY PROJECTS financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a net movement in funds of £2.6m for the year, with total reserves standing at £111.0m. The trustees confirmed that the charity has sufficient reserves to cover its costs over the next 12 months and identified no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Sayer Vincent LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of CHARITY PROJECTS earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £180,001 - £190,000 band.
Who funds CHARITY PROJECTS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CHARITY PROJECTS as a grant recipient include BRIDGE HOUSE ESTATES, THE HEALTH FOUNDATION, THE MASTER CHARITABLE TRUST, Able Child Africa, IMPETUS - THE PRIVATE EQUITY FOUNDATION.
Known funders
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 31/03/2025 | £2.0m | Special Award 2025 |
| Postcode Lottery | 01/12/2023 | £1.0m | Special Award 2024 - Year 2 of 2 |
| Postcode Lottery | 16/02/2022 | £1.0m | Special Award 2023 |