Finance Score: -5

Governance Score: 5

Support Score: 7

Liabilities <10%: +3
Excess reserves: -5
Reasonable growth: +1
Fundraising costs high: -4

12+ Trustees: -1
Good trustee age range: +3
Dynamic board: +3

Grant maker support: +7

Overall GiG Score: 7

RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES (UK)

Support for families with children in hospital by the provision of home away from home accommodation.

Analysis by Giving is Great

Positives:

The charity has received backing from multiple prominent grant makers recently
This charity has a robust balance sheet
There has been reasonable growth in spending over the last 3 years relative to the previous period
There have been no material income shortfalls in recent years
The Board appears to be well diversified in terms of age and dynamic in terms of composition

Regulatory & Governance issues to consider:

There are 13 trustees whereas the Charities Commission recommends a maximum of 12

Financial issues to consider:

This charity has substantial assets and unrestricted reserves of £68,848,000 available, equivalent to 65 months of spending and so may not be able to utilise additional funding
Fundraising costs are extremely high relative to funds raised

Established: 35 years

www.rmhc.org.uk

rmhc.supportercare@uk.mcd.com

03000111113

Charity Commission for England and Wales

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Sources of Income ?

Y/E	Income £k	Spending £k	Surplus/ Deficit	Fundraising Cost £k	Total Funds £k	Unrestricted Funds £k	Mths Rsrvs	Staff	Volun- teers
31/12/22	£14,251	£12,795	£1,456	£4,606	£71,464	£68,848	64.6	196	70
31/12/21	£11,666	£9,645	£2,021	£2,764	£66,039	£64,683	80.5	178	550
31/12/20	£11,581	£9,686	£1,895	£2,858	£64,018	£59,975	74.3	166	550
31/12/19	£12,871	£9,384	£3,487	£3,747	£62,123	£57,962	74.1	163	2,250
31/12/18	£13,729	£8,505	£5,224	£3,329	£58,636	£53,856	76	160	2,200
31/12/17	£11,483	£7,621	£3,862	£2,184	£53,412	£51,325	80.8	148	0
31/12/16	£14,027	£7,058	£6,969	£2,385	£49,550	£40,560	69	130	0
31/12/15	£10,398	£6,327	£4,071	£2,379	£42,581	£39,456	74.8	125	0
31/12/14	£14,248	£5,385	£8,863	£2,100	£38,510	£29,836	66.5	106	0
31/12/13	£9,088	£4,830	£4,258	£2,322	£29,647	£1,185	2.9	48	0
31/12/12	£7,449	£4,558	£2,891	£2,536	£25,389	£25,389	66.8	44	0
31/12/11	£6,657	£3,385	£3,273	£1,933	£22,498	£16,418	58.2	35	0
31/12/10	£6,081	£3,459	£2,621	£2,073	£19,225	£19,225	66.7	31	0
31/12/09	£5,560	£2,526	£3,035	£1,660	£16,604	£16,604	78.9	16	0
31/12/08	£5,049	£1,555	£3,494	£1,313	£13,570	£5,170	39.9	15	0
31/12/07	£4,441	£1,796	£2,645	£1,348	£10,076	£10,076	67.3	19	0
31/12/06	£3,958	£1,937	£2,021	£0	£0	£0	n/a	0	0
31/12/05	£3,612	£2,907	£706	£0	£0	£0	n/a	0	0
31/12/04	£3,248	£3,423	£-175	£0	£0	£0	n/a	0	0

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Financial Ratios

Fundraising Costs/Relevant Income: 36.9%
Fundraising Costs/Total Spending: 36%
Senior Staff Costs/Total Spending: 14%
Highest pay band: £250,000-£300,000
Liabilities/Assets: 2%
Liabilities/Income: 12%
Unrestricted Funds/Total Funds: 96%
Reserves/Spending: 64.6 months
Net Current Assets/Spending: 14 months
Quick Ratio: 8.6

Asset Split ?

Listed activities

Accommodation/Housing
The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

How it operates

Provides buildings/facilities/open space

Where it operates

Northern Ireland, Scotland, Throughout England And Wales,

Who it helps

Children/Young People
Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies
People With Disabilities

Who works here?

196 employees
70 volunteers

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Donations from Grant Makers ?

We have details on the following significant donations. Multi-year donations are allocated to the years for which they are earmarked.

Major supporters in last 5 years

BBC Children in Need	£122,450
DCMS	£101,112
Guy's and St Thomas' Charity	£50,000
Co-Operative Group	£6,043

Specific Donations

Amount	When Months	To be used for
Co-Operative Group - Grant to Ronald McDonald House Cardiff
£1,218	21/10/2023	We aim to continue to run our kitchen facilities so families can still come together, just like they would at home, spending time together when their world has been potentially turned upside down.
BBC Children in Need - Grant to Ronald McDonald House Charities (UK)
£119,450	03/02/2022	This project will provide a programme of fun and inclusive activities to children with life-limiting conditions who are in hospital. The activities will reduce isolation, improve family relationships ....more This project will provide a programme of fun and inclusive activities to children with life-limiting conditions who are in hospital. The activities will reduce isolation, improve family relationships and increase confidence.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to Ronald McDonald House Charities UK
£4,825	24/10/2020	Bringing together local volunteers, we want to create a tranquil outdoor space for families with sick children to relax and de-stress.
DCMS - Coronavirus Community Support Fund
£98,112	26/08/2020	"The fund aims to:1) To reduce closures of essential charities that provide essential services to vulnerable groups during the COVID-19 crisis by ensuring they have the financial resources to ....more "The fund aims to:1) To reduce closures of essential charities that provide essential services to vulnerable groups during the COVID-19 crisis by ensuring they have the financial resources to operate, thereby reducing the burden on public services.2) To ensure essential services are provided to vulnerable people, both in the short and long term through increased community support through the work of charitable organisations."
BBC Children in Need - Grant to Ronald McDonald House Charities (UK)
£3,000	17/06/2020 6	COVID19 - This grant will fund additional Hospice utility costs for children experiencing serious ill health, who are facing increased isolation in their hospices due to Covid-19. This will help ....more COVID19 - This grant will fund additional Hospice utility costs for children experiencing serious ill health, who are facing increased isolation in their hospices due to Covid-19. This will help improve emotional wellbeing.
DCMS - VSCE CMC Fund
£3,000	19/05/2020	NET, Comic Relief and Children in Need will use this funding to provide: increased support to vulnerable people and hidden groups, thus reducing the burden on public services; reach local grassroots ....more NET, Comic Relief and Children in Need will use this funding to provide: increased support to vulnerable people and hidden groups, thus reducing the burden on public services; reach local grassroots and small organisations who can provide an on-the-ground community response to the crisis; and, support local charitable organisations to mobilise volunteers to enable better targeted support in communities through empowered local groups.
Guy's and St Thomas' Charity - Ronald McDonald House support
£50,000	04/09/2019	Contribution to running costs 2020
Co-Operative Group - Grant to Ronald McDonald House Brighton
£3,544	29/11/2017	Help us continue to support families with sick children in hospital, keeping families together when they are going through a tough time.
BBC Children in Need - Grant to Ronald McDonald House Charities (UK)
£47,526	17/10/2017 36	Family befriending and monthly activities for children experiencing serious ill-health. Children will benefit from improved emotional health, improved relationships with family and will experience ....more Family befriending and monthly activities for children experiencing serious ill-health. Children will benefit from improved emotional health, improved relationships with family and will experience more fun and enjoyment.
Guy's and St Thomas' Charity - Ronald McDonald House Evelina
£50,000	07/09/2016	The Evelina House will provide accommodation and quality care and support to families with seriously ill children at the Evelina London Children’s Hospital.

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How is it governed?

Trustees (13)

Current Trustees appointed

Gender Split

Based on 11/13 persons

Age Range of Trustees: 48-79

ANDREW MOYS Appointed: 2022, Occupation: Vice President Corporate Affairs

ANNE WAINWRIGHT Appointed: 2022, Occupation: Mcdonald'S Franchisee

ANNE WARD Appointed: 2023, Occupation: Retired

DR ANU OHRLING Appointed: 2011, Occupation: Medical Director

DR SIMON OAKLEY FRADD FRCS

GARETH PEARSON Appointed: 2022, Occupation: Senior Vice President Chief Operations Officer

HENRY WILLIAM TRICKEY Appointed: 2014, Occupation: Chartered Surveyor

MR JEFF FERGUS (Chair), Occupation: Marketing Consultant

MICHAEL MORGAN Appointed: 2015, Occupation: Chief Executive

RON MOUNSEY Appointed: 2016, Occupation: Company Director

SIMON ROBERT KIRK Appointed: 2008, Occupation: Retired

SMITA EDWARDS Appointed: 2018, Occupation: Solicitor, Other trusteeship: FORSTERS CHARITABLE FUND,

SYDNEY HUNSDALE Appointed: 2013, Occupation: Chief Financial Officer

Legal constitution

Charitable company registered in England & Wales on 07/09/1989, number: 802047
Registered at Companies House on 06/05/1988, number: 02252337

Gift Aid

Registered with HMRC for Gift Aid

Event History

15/10/2017 - Asset transfer in from THE EVELINA FAMILY TRUST
13/12/2022 - Asset transfer in from RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE BRISTOL
05/04/2023 - Asset transfer in from ALDER HEY FAMILY HOUSE TRUST LIMITED

Policies in force

Complaints handling
Conflicting interests
Investment
Paying staff
Risk management
Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
Volunteer management

Filing Record

19 returns made; all on time

Recent reorganisation events:

Asset transfer in from RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE BRISTOL on 13/12/2022
Asset transfer in from ALDER HEY FAMILY HOUSE TRUST LIMITED on 05/04/2023

Main office

RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES
11-59 HIGH ROAD
EAST FINCHLEY
LONDON
N2 8AW

Objectives

TO PROVIDE ACCOMMODATION AND OTHER ASSISTANCE FOR CHILDREN BEING TREATED IN HOSPITAL AND THEIR FAMILIES DURING PERIODS OF TREATMENT AND TO RAISE FUNDS FOR CHILDREN'S CHARITIES GENERALLY. (FOR DETAILS SEE CLAUSE 3 OF MEMORANDUM OF ASSOCIATION)

Defined Area of Benefit:

NOT DEFINED

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