TOUGH TALK
To advance the Christian faith by holding meetings in prisons, schools, colleges and churches.Charity members use powerlifting demonstrations as a backdrop to presenting how their faith in Jesus Christ has resulted in their turning their backs on lives of crime, violence and drug abuse.New Testaments, books and DVDs are distributed at all meetings.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity maintains a reserves policy to hold sufficient funds for two months of working capital. The filing confirms that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011 and are subject to an independent examination. No specific unrestricted reserves figure or detailed financial performance metrics are disclosed in the provided text.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees have a reserve policy to maintain sufficient funds to maintain two months working capital.” — page 4
Trustees
- ARTHUR GEORGE WHITEchair
- Carl Lee
- Ian McDowall
- Professor Michael Wilfred Steward
- Rev Steve Derbyshire
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £79k | £64k |
| 31/12/2023 | £65k | £60k |
| 31/12/2022 | £52k | £61k |
| 31/12/2021 | £49k | £44k |
| 31/12/2020 | £61k | £62k |
Common questions
Is TOUGH TALK financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity maintains a reserves policy to hold sufficient funds for two months of working capital. The filing confirms that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011 and are subject to an independent examination. No specific unrestricted reserves figure or detailed financial performance metrics are disclosed in the provided text. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds TOUGH TALK?
Funders whose own accounts filings name TOUGH TALK as a grant recipient include MAGNIFY FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAGNIFY FOUNDATION | FY2021 | £13k | |
| MAGNIFY FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £12k | Not specified |
| MAGNIFY FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £12k |