FURNESS MULTI-CULTURAL COMMUNITY FORUM
We work with diverse ethnic communities including Asylum Seekers, Refugees and their families. Services include Youth & Community work, advocacy, hate crime support, education & training. We support individuals with a range of issues. These issues are complex due to immigration status, racism & discrimination. We deliver youth provision, community outreach, group sessions, activities and events.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that total funds increased to £204,734, with unrestricted reserves at £125,171. The trustees report that finances remain in sound condition despite a challenging funding landscape. The charity incurred total expenditure of £206,008 against total income of £221,502, resulting in a net income of £15,494.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Abel Negash
- Colette Jenevieve Heavyside-Reid
- Fiona Ryder
- KLEANTH LABO
- Lee Kenneth Wicks
- Matthew Ryder
- Mujame Morgan Katjiuanjo
- Natalia Wealleans-Turner
- Rachel Ashton
- Robert Ross
- Summera Jabbar
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £222k | £206k |
| 31/03/2025 | £152k | £143k |
| 31/03/2024 | £175k | £103k |
| 31/03/2023 | £123k | £94k |
| 31/03/2022 | £75k | £51k |
Common questions
Is FURNESS MULTI-CULTURAL COMMUNITY FORUM financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that total funds increased to £204,734, with unrestricted reserves at £125,171. The trustees report that finances remain in sound condition despite a challenging funding landscape. The charity incurred total expenditure of £206,008 against total income of £221,502, resulting in a net income of £15,494. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds FURNESS MULTI-CULTURAL COMMUNITY FORUM?
Funders whose own accounts filings name FURNESS MULTI-CULTURAL COMMUNITY FORUM as a grant recipient include FRANCIS C SCOTT CHARITABLE TRUST, THE HADFIELD CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRANCIS C SCOTT CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £60k | |
| THE HADFIELD CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £2k | Social Needs |
| FRANCIS C SCOTT CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £0 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/04/2025 | £255k | Furness Multicultural Community Forum |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 06/01/2025 | £10k | Furness Multi-Cultural Community Forum |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/06/2022 | £10k | Furness Multicultural Community Forum |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/09/2021 | £165k | Furness Multicultural Community Forum (FMCF) |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 05/03/2021 | £10k | Feeling safe at home and in the community |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 08/09/2005 | £60k | outreach worker |