INSPIRE NOTTINGHAM
Providing people with learning disabilities with service and support (in Nottinghamshire) with a focus on empowering them to enjoy their lives and achieve as much as they are able. Open six days weekly sessions cover preparing for work and volunteering, confidence,self esteem,friendships,being part of the community, support to get healthier and fitter,socialising, civil rights,managing your money.
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TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF INDIVIDUALS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES IN NOTTINGHAMSHIRE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £8,215 for the year, reducing its unrestricted funds from £27,172 to £18,957. The independent examiner qualified the report, citing poor financial administration, late record-keeping, and ongoing cash-flow issues as significant concerns. The trustees aim to build three months of reserves, but this remains a goal due to the current funding regime.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees aim to build up 3 months reserves to cover unexpected costs.” — page 5
“I have completed my examination and certain matters have come to my attention which give me cause to qualify my report.” — page 7
“Regular bookkeeping and reporting to the board is essential as the charity has been facing cash-flow issues. Currently there are only 2 directors and there should be a minimum of at least 3 according to the governing document of the charity, further directors should be sought to help with the management of the charity.”
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (25/08/2011)
Trustees
- Stephen Knowleschair
- Colin Haughton
- Josphat Mashumba
- THULANI MOLIFE
- Tony Maycock
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £149k | £158k |
| 31/03/2024 | £152k | £177k |
| 31/03/2023 | £130k | £157k |
| 31/03/2022 | £153k | £152k |
| 31/03/2021 | £186k | £132k |
Common questions
Is INSPIRE NOTTINGHAM financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £8,215 for the year, reducing its unrestricted funds from £27,172 to £18,957. The independent examiner qualified the report, citing poor financial administration, late record-keeping, and ongoing cash-flow issues as significant concerns. The trustees aim to build three months of reserves, but this remains a goal due to the current funding regime. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 03/04/2017 | £6k | Inspire Active Adventurers |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/08/2016 | £10k | Health and Wellbeing Club |
| Sport England | 19/08/2015 | £10k | Inspire-ational Adventure Sports |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 06/08/2014 | £10k | Inclusive Technologies |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 31/03/2009 | £5k | Inspiring Volunteers |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 22/06/2006 | £5k | "This Group Provides Services And Support To People With Learning Disabilities. The Project Is To Organise Varying Activities And Visits To" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/06/2006 | £5k | There is no project name available for this record |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| MOONDANCE FOUNDATION | 1 | £400k |
| Point North Community Foundation | 1 | £57k |
| THE JORON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £40k |
| THE BALLINGER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £40k |
| MANTELL GWYNEDD CYF | 1 | £20k |
| YOUNG HARROW FOUNDATION | 1 | £19k |
| THE NORTH WALES POLICE AND COMMUNITY TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| THE NEUMARK FOUNDATION | 1 | £7k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INSPIRE NOTTINGHAM | £149k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| INSPIRE COMMUNITY TRUST | £4.8m | £100,001 - £110,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SEREN FFESTINIOG CYF. | £2.8m | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| KIM INSPIRE | £589k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| Integrating | £334k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| INSPIRE A TEEN | £101k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |