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SURE AND FIRM FOUNDATIONS

Registered charity 1138204 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

The principal objectives of the charity are:? the advancement of education of children below compulsory school age? the provision of facilities for recreation for such children in the interest of social welfare and with the object of improving their conditions of life by providing for all children without discrimination a safe and satisfying pre-school environment

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Latest income
£869k
Latest spending
£845k
Registered
2010
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the charity achieved a net surplus of £24,038 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total unrestricted funds increasing to £179,912. The trustees consider this level of funds appropriate to cover administrative expenses and charitable activity expenditure, noting that the charity is not dependent on public fundraising. The going concern basis is supported by increased income from charitable activities and sufficient cash reserves.

Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: forecasted level of reserves to allow for financial flexibility and stability (held: £180k)
“It is the trustees’ view that it is prudent to maintain the forecasted level of reserves to allow for financial flexibility and stability in light of the Charity’s dependence on voluntary enrolments.” — page 5
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)

Total income
£869k
Total spending
£845k
Reserves (reported)
£180k
Employees
26

Reported reserves equal ~2.6 months of spending — below the median for charities its size (median 5.2 months; benchmarks).

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Southwark

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2024£869k£845k
31/12/2023£631k£614k
31/12/2022£623k£660k
31/12/2021£659k£626k
31/12/2020£593k£562k

Common questions

Is SURE AND FIRM FOUNDATIONS financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a net surplus of £24,038 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total unrestricted funds increasing to £179,912. The trustees consider this level of funds appropriate to cover administrative expenses and charitable activity expenditure, noting that the charity is not dependent on public fundraising. The going concern basis is supported by increased income from charitable activities and sufficient cash reserves. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.