FUTURESENSE FOUNDATION
The FutureSense Foundation supports development initiatives in education, livelihoods and child welfare. Unlike many charities, it is not simply a donor organisation and has a highly effective model for community development combining targeted funding alongside selected volunteers.The Foundation works by building long-term, sustainable partnerships with local NGOs & community based organisations.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted funds are in deficit, with a cumulative deficit of £46,939 at the year end, although this represents a reduction from the previous year's deficit of £143,257. The charity relies on donations from related parties and grants to fund its activities, supported by a bank loan and the permanent donation of a previous loan. The trustees are actively seeking extra funding to return the charity to a surplus position.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity reserves are currently still in deficit.” — page 6
“FutureSense Travel Services Limited - Donated £144,110 (2024 - £72,847) to the foundation during the year.” — page 22
“Challenges Abroad Limited - Donated £235,841 (2024 - £183,335) to the foundation in the year.” — page 22
“FutureSense Travel Services Limited - Donated £144,110 (2024 - £72,847) to the foundation during the year.” — page 22
“Challenges Abroad Limited - Donated £235,841 (2024 - £183,335) to the foundation in the year.” — page 22
“FutureSense Travel Services Limited - Donated £144,110 (2024 - £72,847) to the foundation during the year.” — page 22
“Challenges Abroad Limited - Donated £235,841 (2024 - £183,335) to the foundation in the year.” — page 22
Year-over-year changes
- Going concern: going-concern doubt noted (FY2024) → no going-concern doubt (FY2025).
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Trustees
- ARVIND MALHOTRAchair
- PETER JEWITT
- PRAKRITI MALHOTRA
- Stefano Battain
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £524k | £428k |
| 31/08/2024 | £353k | £396k |
| 31/08/2023 | £337k | £289k |
| 31/08/2022 | £171k | £262k |
| 31/08/2021 | £92k | £125k |
Common questions
Is FUTURESENSE FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted funds are in deficit, with a cumulative deficit of £46,939 at the year end, although this represents a reduction from the previous year's deficit of £143,257. The charity relies on donations from related parties and grants to fund its activities, supported by a bank loan and the permanent donation of a previous loan. The trustees are actively seeking extra funding to return the charity to a surplus position. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION | 2 | £500k |
| THE FIDELITY UK FOUNDATION | 2 | £254k |
| WALCOT EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION | 2 | £152k |
| The Portal Trust | 2 | £104k |
| IMPETUS - THE PRIVATE EQUITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £516k |
| THE YOUTH ENDOWMENT FUND CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £513k |
| UNITED ST SAVIOUR'S CHARITY | 1 | £180k |
| KUSUMA TRUST UK | 1 | £150k |
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- FRESH FUTURES (NCC)
- Future Men
- PS FOUNDATION
- THE FOUNDATION FOR SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS
- AJ BELL FUTURES FOUNDATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUTURESENSE FOUNDATION | £524k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| FUTURE | £268k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| FRESH FUTURES (NCC) | £3.4m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Future Men | £1.2m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PS FOUNDATION | £560k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE FOUNDATION FOR SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS | £6.4m | £139,818 | — | within | — | no doubt |