GUN CONTROL NETWORK

Registered charity 1080791 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as INFER TRUST

We collect, analyse and publicise data about firearms misuse in the UK. We support those affected by gun violence, We liaise with police, MPs, government agencies, journalists and the general public to highlight deficiencies and loopholes in current firearms legislation. We campaign for gun licensing reform and tighter control on lethal and lookalike weapons in the interests of public safety.

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Latest income
£27k
Latest spending
£25k
Registered
2000
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a small surplus of £1,755 for the year ended 31 December 2024, increasing its unrestricted general funds to £6,541. The trustees confirm that resources are adequate to continue operations, with no material uncertainties or deficits disclosed. The organization remains a small voluntary group with limited funds but complete commitment to its cause.

Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: To advance the activities of the charity in the forthcoming year. (held: £7k)
To advance the activities of the charity in the forthcoming year. — page 3
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Gun Control Network (matched by registered charity number).

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2024£27k£25k
31/12/2023£20k£25k
31/12/2022£0£0
31/12/2021£0£0
31/12/2020£0£0

Common questions

Is GUN CONTROL NETWORK financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a small surplus of £1,755 for the year ended 31 December 2024, increasing its unrestricted general funds to £6,541. The trustees confirm that resources are adequate to continue operations, with no material uncertainties or deficits disclosed. The organization remains a small voluntary group with limited funds but complete commitment to its cause. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.

Government & lottery funding

Grants to this charity published as open data by government and lottery funders (360Giving).

FunderDateAmountPurpose
Northern Rock Foundation02/06/2005£15kGrant awarded to Infer Trust (North East)
Northern Rock Foundation09/12/2003£36kGrant awarded to Infer Trust (North East)