THE RAW FOUNDATION
The prevention/relief of poverty anywhere in the world; The promotion of community participation in healthy recreation within disadvantaged communities, the provision of facilities for playing Association Football or other leisure time occupation in the interests of social welfare for recreation; Relief of financial hardship, either generally or individually of people ; Other charitable purposes.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a total deficit of £25,804 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total reserves from £71,768 to £45,964. The trustees note that unrestricted free reserves of £15,050 are below their stated policy target of approximately six months of unrestricted expenditure. However, the filing confirms 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 to try to maintain unrestricted funds, which are the free reserves of the charity, at a level which equates to approximately six months unrestricted expenditure.” — page 6
Trustees
- NEIL ANDREW CARLILEchair
- Christopher Lovegrove
- Neil Flint
- REV Andrew Bowerman
- WAYNE ROBERT WEBB
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £52k | £90k |
| 31/08/2024 | £31k | £30k |
| 31/08/2023 | £11k | £101k |
| 31/08/2022 | £61k | £25k |
| 31/08/2021 | £24k | £31k |
Common questions
Is THE RAW FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a total deficit of £25,804 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total reserves from £71,768 to £45,964. The trustees note that unrestricted free reserves of £15,050 are below their stated policy target of approximately six months of unrestricted expenditure. However, the filing confirms there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.