THE GAIA FOUNDATION
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income increased by 58% to £1,720,931, while total expenditure rose by 13% to £1,609,208, resulting in a net movement in funds of £111,723. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves of £259,039 are considered sufficient to cover three to four months of fixed costs, aligning with the charity's reserves policy. The charity maintains a positive cash position with unrestricted funds covering anticipated operational costs for the following year.
What the accounts disclose
“The number of employees whose emoluments were over £60,000 was one (2024: one).”
“The number of employees whose emoluments were over £60,000 was one (2024: one).”
“Gaia has agreed that to safeguard the continuity of its operations, the level of unrestricted reserves at year-end should be sufficient to cover three to four months of fixed costs for the following year.” — page 35
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Liz Hosken — Founding Co-Director
- Rowan Phillimore — Co-Director
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Trustees
- Gaia Trustee Limited
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £1.7m | £1.6m |
| 31/12/2024 | £1.1m | £1.4m |
| 31/12/2023 | £1.5m | £1.3m |
| 31/12/2022 | £1.3m | £1.2m |
| 31/12/2021 | £1.4m | £1.1m |
Common questions
Is THE GAIA FOUNDATION financially healthy?
The accounts state that total income increased by 58% to £1,720,931, while total expenditure rose by 13% to £1,609,208, resulting in a net movement in funds of £111,723. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves of £259,039 are considered sufficient to cover three to four months of fixed costs, aligning with the charity's reserves policy. The charity maintains a positive cash position with unrestricted funds covering anticipated operational costs for the following year. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Chariot House Limited.
What does the highest-paid employee of THE GAIA FOUNDATION earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the Over £60,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds THE GAIA FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE GAIA FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include THIRTY PERCY FOUNDATION, THE CRUCIBLE FOUNDATION, THE RODDICK FOUNDATION, SYNCHRONICITY EARTH, THE SAVITRI WANEY CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THIRTY PERCY FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £100k |
| THE CRUCIBLE FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £90k |
| THE RODDICK FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £80k |
| SYNCHRONICITY EARTH | FY2023 | £32k |
| THE SAVITRI WANEY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £30k |
| THE SAVITRI WANEY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £30k |
| THE RODDICK FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £20k |
| SYNCHRONICITY EARTH | FY2022 | £14k |
| THE A TEAM FOUNDATION LIMITED | FY2023 | £10k |
| THE DIXON FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £10k |
| THE DIXON FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £2k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ROYAL SOCIETY OF WILDLIFE TRUSTS | 1 | £82k |
| THE LESLIE SMITH FOUNDATION | 1 | £20k |