FORESIGHT NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE LTD
The organisation mission statement is "to provide the way forward for the disabled community of North East Lincolnshire and surrounding areas. Empowering individuals to a new beginning, a brighter future, and a full and enjoyable life.?
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that free reserves of £537,997 are below the trustees' stated target of £636,644, although total net assets are £3,426,351. The charity reports a surplus for the year and holds cash balances of £1,026,950, with the trustees satisfied that adequate resources exist to continue operations for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“Chief Officer - £60,000 - £69,999” — page 12
“Free reserves at 31 August 2025 stood at £537,997, which is below the target level of £636,644 set by the trustees.”
“Foresight also contracts with BG Solicitors LLP in one of the trustee, is a partner. The services provided during the year amounted to £Nil (2024: £2,243)” — page 40
“One of the trustee, in his capacity as a tradesman provided property maintenance and repairs at a cost of £32,689 (2024: £91,921)” — page 40
“Foresight also contracts with BG Solicitors LLP in one of the trustee, is a partner. The services provided during the year amounted to £Nil (2024: £2,243)” — page 40
“One of the trustee, in his capacity as a tradesman provided property maintenance and repairs at a cost of £32,689 (2024: £91,921)” — page 40
“Foresight also contracts with BG Solicitors LLP in one of the trustee, is a partner. The services provided during the year amounted to £Nil (2024: £2,243)” — page 40
“One of the trustee, in his capacity as a tradesman provided property maintenance and repairs at a cost of £32,689 (2024: £91,921)” — page 40
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Paul Silvester — Chief Executive Officer
- Pat Taylor — Chair
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Trustees
- Mrs Patricia Taylorchair
- Jay Smith
- Julie Woodliff
- Kevin Arthur Fuller
- Kevin Lambley
- Louis Mellor
- Mark Smith
- Patricia Fuller
- Penelope Smith
- Phil Hanley
- Susan Bell
- ronald shepherd cllr
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £1.5m | £1.3m |
| 31/08/2024 | £1.2m | £1.1m |
| 31/08/2023 | £1.5m | £1.2m |
| 31/08/2022 | £1.0m | £1.2m |
| 31/08/2021 | £1.5m | £889k |
Common questions
Is FORESIGHT NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that free reserves of £537,997 are below the trustees' stated target of £636,644, although total net assets are £3,426,351. The charity reports a surplus for the year and holds cash balances of £1,026,950, with the trustees satisfied that adequate resources exist to continue operations for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by SCB (Accountants) Limited.
What does the highest-paid employee of FORESIGHT NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE LTD earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £60,000 - £69,999 band.
Who funds FORESIGHT NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE LTD?
Funders whose own accounts filings name FORESIGHT NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE LTD as a grant recipient include MOTABILITY, CHARITY OF SIR RICHARD WHITTINGTON, THE MERCERS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOTABILITY | FY2023 | £172k | Grants to Organisations |
| CHARITY OF SIR RICHARD WHITTINGTON | FY2024 | £35k | Church & Communities Programme |
| CHARITY OF SIR RICHARD WHITTINGTON | FY2025 | £30k | Church & Communities Programme |
| CHARITY OF SIR RICHARD WHITTINGTON | FY2023 | £30k | Church & Communities Programme |
| THE MERCERS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £22k | Church & Communities Programme |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/08/2025 | £10k | Lets Learn and Protect our Natural Environment |
| The Mercers' Company | 03/07/2025 | £95k | Grant to Foresight (North East Lincolnshire) Limited |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/06/2024 | £136k | Cafe Aspire |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 09/05/2024 | £10k | My Life's too Costly |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 12/12/2023 | £24k | "Foresight Silver Jubilee - Celebrating and Preserving our Heritage" |
| Sport England | 31/03/2023 | £9k | Sport is Leading the Way |
| The Mercers' Company | 30/06/2022 | £95k | Grant to Foresight (North East Lincolnshire) Limited |
| Sport England | 06/05/2022 | £9k | Jubilee Fund - Sport Fore Our Community |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/10/2021 | £10k | Natural to Learn |
| Sport England | 12/10/2021 | £11k | Core Market Open Fund 1 |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 23/06/2021 | £10k | "Why Grimsby is Great" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 12/03/2021 | £10k | Growing Back to Normal |
| Sport England | 09/02/2021 | £8k | COVID19 Return to Play |
| Sport England | 01/12/2020 | £9k | TGC CF - This Girl has Ability not Disability |
| Disability Action | 01/11/2020 | £12k | NET Coronavirus Appeal Emergency Fund for Disabled People Organisations UK-wide |
| The Mercers' Company | 14/09/2020 | £5k | Covid-19 Key Fund Partnership - Response and Recovery Grant |
| Sport England | 23/09/2019 | £9k | SPORT FOR ALL |
| The Mercers' Company | 04/07/2019 | £68k | Grant to Foresight |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/06/2019 | £10k | Better Opportunities for All |
| Sport England | 21/02/2018 | £25k | Redevelopment and Expansion of Community Hub |
| Sport England | 09/02/2018 | £40k | Core Market Open Fund 1 |
| Sport England | 05/05/2017 | £10k | Try,To Be Active |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/09/2016 | £10k | A World of Culture |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/08/2016 | £10k | Freemo Carnival AKA The Monkey Parade |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/04/2016 | £105k | Drama acting on my Life |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE FOOTBALL FOUNDATION | 1 | £1.6m |
| E AND E KERNKRAUT CHARITIES LIMITED | 1 | £26k |
| RONTADES LIMITED | 1 | £25k |
| LIVING WELL UK | 1 | £14k |
| THE PROSPECTS FOUNDATION | 1 | £11k |
| BEIS KOSOV | 1 | £9k |
| KAHAL IMREI CHAIM LIMITED | 1 | £8k |
| SHAAREI RACHAMIM LIMITED | 1 | £8k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORESIGHT NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE LTD | £1.5m | £60,000 - £69,999 | — | below | — | no doubt |
| BURNLEY PENDLE AND ROSSENDALE COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE | £2.1m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | below | — | no doubt |
| ASTON VILLA FOUNDATION | £2.9m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ST. NICHOLAS' EDUCATIONAL TRUST | £115k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| SHINE@NECHELLSPOD | £186k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NEPHRA GOOD NEIGHBOURS CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION | £159k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |