XTND - IMPROVING FUTURES
On one of the most deprived estates in the South West we aim to strengthen families by organising activities that expand horizons and raise aspirations,through: Activities for children that develop skills and improve conditions of life. Training/support to encourage parents to become involved with and understand the needs of their children. Adult focused activities to increase life skills.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £105,676, which is above the charity's stated policy target of maintaining six months of running costs. The trustees note that securing future funding is a prominent focus to cover staff costs, indicating a dependency on continued grant income.
What the accounts disclose
“Our policy on reserves is to maintain a balance that cover the organisations running costs for 6 months in the event of no further funding being available.” — page 8
“The year ahead The need to secure future funding will always be a prominent focus, we will continue to research opportunities for core funding that is essential to securing staff costs to enable the running and development of all current and future activities.”
Trustees
- ADAM MATTHEWS
- Daisy Nutt
- Jane Morrison
- John Porter
- Justin Harvey-Bennett
- Marie Berry
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £62k | £41k |
| 31/03/2024 | £93k | £92k |
| 31/03/2023 | £47k | £116k |
| 31/03/2022 | £90k | £67k |
| 31/03/2021 | £72k | £102k |
Common questions
Is XTND - IMPROVING FUTURES financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £105,676, which is above the charity's stated policy target of maintaining six months of running costs. The trustees note that securing future funding is a prominent focus to cover staff costs, indicating a dependency on continued grant income. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds XTND - IMPROVING FUTURES?
Funders whose own accounts filings name XTND - IMPROVING FUTURES as a grant recipient include THE FORTE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, THE MERCHANT VENTURERS CHARITY.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE FORTE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £50k | 50% of salary over 3-years for a Family Support Worker at a community charity on the Bournville estate, Weston-Super-Mare. |
| THE MERCHANT VENTURERS CHARITY | FY2023 | £5k | Unrestricted Fund Grant |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/02/2025 | £20k | Family Engagement groups |
| Postcode Lottery | 29/09/2023 | £15k | Unrestricted Funding |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 30/08/2022 | £10k | Bournville Tots |
| Somerset Community Foundation | 26/06/2019 | £2k | Connections |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/12/2014 | £10k | Nature Detectives - get ready to climb, build, hide and seek! |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 27/10/2011 | £10k | 'Improving Futures - Parenting Matters' |