THE EQUILIBRIUM FOUNDATION
The Equilibrium Foundation exists to make people's lives better, by supporting charitable causes, with a particular focus on the North West of England. We support a wide range of organisations, with a particular emphasis on education and disability charities, and on helping people experiencing all sorts of disadvantages to have better opportunities for learning and employment.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £14,469, which is below the stated policy target of retaining any balance in excess of £3,000. The charity reported total incoming resources of £150,856 and total expenditure of £127,505 for the year, resulting in a net surplus. The trustees and examiner confirmed the accounts were prepared on a going concern basis with adequate resources for the next twelve months.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the charity’s policy that any balance held by The Foundation in excess of £3,000 (surplus cash over and above any restricted donations or committed funds) is to be distributed.” — page 13
Trustees
- Sarah Warburtonchair
- ANDREW EVANS
- Ben Rogers
- DEBBIE JUKES
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £151k | £128k |
| 31/08/2024 | £193k | £174k |
| 31/08/2023 | £196k | £211k |
| 31/08/2022 | £163k | £201k |
| 31/08/2021 | £150k | £99k |
Common questions
Is THE EQUILIBRIUM FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £14,469, which is below the stated policy target of retaining any balance in excess of £3,000. The charity reported total incoming resources of £150,856 and total expenditure of £127,505 for the year, resulting in a net surplus. The trustees and examiner confirmed the accounts were prepared on a going concern basis with adequate resources for the next twelve months. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| HAMMERSMITH UNITED CHARITIES | 1 | £33k |
| HUBBUB FOUNDATION UK | 1 | £24k |
| SAMJO LIMITED | 1 | £5k |
| MUSLIM WELFARE BOARD | 1 | £2k |
Charities like this
- THE EQUILIBRIUM CHARITABLE TRUST
- Equality Foundation
- THE EQ FOUNDATION
- EURO QUALITY FOUNDATION
- THE EQUITIX FOUNDATION
- EQUITABLE CHARITY TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE EQUILIBRIUM FOUNDATION | £151k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE EQUILIBRIUM CHARITABLE TRUST | £192k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| Equality Foundation | £107k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE EQ FOUNDATION | £1.0m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| EURO QUALITY FOUNDATION | £453k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE EQUITIX FOUNDATION | £207k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |