FUTURE
Our mission is to help young people succeed. There are three arms to the work that we do to help young people overcome the difficulties they face and achieve their full potential: Venture Philanthropy, Academy Sponsorship and Research.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves of £9,180,621 were maintained at the end of the year, which the Trustees consider sufficient to meet their policy target of three to six months' expenditure. The independent auditor confirmed that there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the Charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent at least to between three and six month’s expenditure.” — page 7
“During the year Lord John Nash, a trustee of the Charity, donated £113,437 (2024 £2,165,940) to the unrestricted funds of the Charity.” — page 22
“During the year grants totalling £63,468 (2024 - £1,015,719) were made to support Future Academies.”
“During the year Lord John Nash, a trustee of the Charity, donated £113,437 (2024 £2,165,940) to the unrestricted funds of the Charity.” — page 22
“During the year grants totalling £63,468 (2024 - £1,015,719) were made to support Future Academies.”
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/10/2024)
Trustees
- JOHN ALFRED STODDARD NASHchair
- CAROLINE NASH
- David Bloch
- GILBERT CHALK
- John Alan Putt
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/10/2025 | £268k | £380k |
| 31/10/2024 | £2.4m | £1.2m |
| 31/10/2023 | £363k | £909k |
| 31/10/2022 | £199k | £850k |
| 31/10/2021 | £143k | £343k |
Common questions
Is FUTURE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves of £9,180,621 were maintained at the end of the year, which the Trustees consider sufficient to meet their policy target of three to six months' expenditure. The independent auditor confirmed that there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Alexander James & Company Limited.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| IMPETUS - THE PRIVATE EQUITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £516k |
| THE YOUTH ENDOWMENT FUND CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £513k |
| THE WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION | 1 | £300k |
| UNITED ST SAVIOUR'S CHARITY | 1 | £180k |
| THE FIDELITY UK FOUNDATION | 1 | £145k |
| WALCOT EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION | 1 | £125k |
| THE KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA FOUNDATION | 1 | £65k |
| ST GILES-IN-THE-FIELDS AND WILLIAM SHELTON EDUCATIONAL CHARITY | 1 | £60k |
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- Every Future Foundation
- Future Men
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- AJ BELL FUTURES FOUNDATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUTURE | £268k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| FUTURE SKILLS TRAINING | £234k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| POSITIVE FUTURES NORTH LIVERPOOL LIMITED | £2.3m | £100,001 - £110,000 | 2 | below | — | no doubt |
| Every Future Foundation | £173k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Future Men | £1.2m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FUTURE CARE CAPITAL | £270k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |