Q: ALLIANCE
Q:alliance provides support, advocacy, community programmes, training, information and safe spaces for LGBTQ people in Milton Keynes and surrounding areas. We work with young people and adults to reduce isolation, improve wellbeing, strengthen community connections and promote equity. We also help organisations create more inclusive services and environments.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds total unrestricted reserves of £25,356 and restricted funds of £116,292, resulting in total net assets of £141,648. The trustees report that the charity is in a strong position to continue its activities and has adequate resources to meet its obligations. The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme and had no employees earning over £60,000 during the year.
What the accounts disclose
“Reserves : Represents the new Reserves Policy that was implemented with the aim to rebuild a reserve of 8 months of core costs.” — page 21
Trustees
- Dillon Thompson
- Jacob Co
- Laura Kenyon
- PETER KINGHAM
- Paul John Kellett
- Urban Judge
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £240k | £224k |
| 31/03/2024 | £211k | £146k |
| 31/03/2023 | £81k | £86k |
| 31/03/2022 | £116k | £69k |
| 31/03/2021 | £17k | £22k |
Common questions
Is Q: ALLIANCE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds total unrestricted reserves of £25,356 and restricted funds of £116,292, resulting in total net assets of £141,648. The trustees report that the charity is in a strong position to continue its activities and has adequate resources to meet its obligations. The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme and had no employees earning over £60,000 during the year. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds Q: ALLIANCE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name Q: ALLIANCE as a grant recipient include THE HARPUR TRUST, Bedford School Foundation Trust.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE HARPUR TRUST | FY2023 | £21k | QYouth Bedford |
| Bedford School Foundation Trust | FY2022 | £469 | Grant |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 09/02/2024 | £122k | "Milton Keynes LGBTQ+ Heritage Project" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/04/2023 | £400k | Supporting the Growth of LGBTQIA+ Support Services by Q:alliance |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/02/2021 | £44k | Q:alliance Milton Keynes LGBTQ+ Covid 19 Support |