FOUNDATIONS: SUPPORTING FAMILIES
We support families through separation and divorce to reduce trauma that this can have on them and children involved. We offer a number of services supported and supervised contact (where there is a risk). Support groups for adults and children to assist them in moving forward positively. We also support children and families maintain or renew contact when they are separated through adoption.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £54,145, increasing its unrestricted reserves to £351,623. This figure exceeds the trustees' stated policy target of £75,000, which represents three months of expenditure. The filing confirms that resources are adequate to continue operations on a going concern basis.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity's principal sources of funding continue to be contract income from CAFCASS, alongside income generated through supervised contact services, both privately funded and commissioned by local authorities.” — page 6
“A policy has been established that unrestricted funds, excluding those committed or invested in tangible fixed assets, should be maintained at a level to between three and six months of expenditure. With monthly budgeted expenditure of £25,000, this sets a target reserve of £75,000 in general funds, which has been achieved during this financial year.” — page 6
Trustees
- KEITH GULVINchair
- Charlotte Camber
- David Copping
- James Ford
- LESLEY SINGLETON
- Louise Balderston
- Nancey Liddle
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £336k | £282k |
| 31/08/2024 | £220k | £176k |
| 31/08/2023 | £220k | £176k |
| 31/08/2022 | £156k | £155k |
| 31/08/2021 | £191k | £122k |
Common questions
Is FOUNDATIONS: SUPPORTING FAMILIES financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £54,145, increasing its unrestricted reserves to £351,623. This figure exceeds the trustees' stated policy target of £75,000, which represents three months of expenditure. The filing confirms that resources are adequate to continue operations on a going concern basis. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds FOUNDATIONS: SUPPORTING FAMILIES?
Funders whose own accounts filings name FOUNDATIONS: SUPPORTING FAMILIES as a grant recipient include IMPETUS - THE PRIVATE EQUITY FOUNDATION, THE YOUTH ENDOWMENT FUND CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| IMPETUS - THE PRIVATE EQUITY FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £382k | Grants to Youth Endowment Fund interventions |
| THE YOUTH ENDOWMENT FUND CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £382k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/06/2026 | £18k | Two Homes One Childhood |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/01/2022 | £10k | Supported Contact Project |
| UK government | 01/04/2019 | £3k | ALB - Cafcass - Supported Child Contact Centres (SCCC) Grant 19-20 |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/08/2018 | £10k | supported contact |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/06/2014 | £10k | Connecting Families |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/11/2012 | £10k | Family Futures Project |
| UK government | — | £2k | Supported Contact |