FOOTPRINTS IN THE COMMUNITY
Footprints in the Community exists to assist with the relief of poverty in Redcar and Cleveland. This may be through emergency food provision (Redcar Area Foodbank), assistance with baby equipment, referral to counselling, befriending and general help, or various other activities. Footprints in the Community is the umbrella organisation under which projects will be formed to help local people
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased to £347,099, while free reserves stood at £191,748. The charity reported a net income of £1,050 for the year, with total income of £919,498 against total expenditure of £918,448. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees have established a policy whereby the unrestricted funds, not committed or invested in tangible fixed assets, held by the charity, should be not more than 6 months of the resources expended.” — page 6
Funders the charity credits
- Trussell
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/07/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (24/10/2024)
- Received assets from another charity (10/02/2023)
Trustees
- STEPHEN DUFFIELDchair
- Alice Radley
- Claire Stollery
- DAVID ROBERT STONES
- DEREK FARRELL
- Dr Sally Blackburn-Daniels
- Fiona Oakes
- GILLIAN MARY DAY
- Rev Andrew Greiff
- TIM MYER
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £919k | £918k |
| 31/07/2024 | £994k | £834k |
| 31/07/2023 | £748k | £572k |
| 31/07/2022 | £510k | £451k |
| 31/07/2021 | £383k | £266k |
Common questions
Is FOOTPRINTS IN THE COMMUNITY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased to £347,099, while free reserves stood at £191,748. The charity reported a net income of £1,050 for the year, with total income of £919,498 against total expenditure of £918,448. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds FOOTPRINTS IN THE COMMUNITY?
Funders whose own accounts filings name FOOTPRINTS IN THE COMMUNITY as a grant recipient include THE MERCERS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, THE EARL OF NORTHAMPTON'S CHARITY, THE BALLINGER CHARITABLE TRUST, THE GEORGE AND ESME POLLITZER CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT, CEO SLEEPOUT.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE MERCERS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £28k | Church & Communities Programme |
| THE MERCERS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £25k | Church & Communities Programme |
| THE EARL OF NORTHAMPTON'S CHARITY | FY2022 | £25k | Church & Communities Programme |
| THE EARL OF NORTHAMPTON'S CHARITY | FY2023 | £25k | Relief in need |
| THE BALLINGER CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £20k | |
| THE BALLINGER CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £20k | |
| THE GEORGE AND ESME POLLITZER CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | FY2024 | £5k | Grant category header |
| THE GEORGE AND ESME POLLITZER CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | FY2023 | £5k | |
| CEO SLEEPOUT | FY2024 | £5k | |
| TEES VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £3k | |
| YORKSHIRE BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £2k | |
| HAYS TRAVEL FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £1k | |
| CEO SLEEPOUT | FY2024 | £500 | |
| CEO SLEEPOUT | FY2023 | £500 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mercers' Company | 02/07/2026 | £95k | Grant to Footprints in the Community |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 27/11/2025 | £20k | The Shed |
| Community Foundation North East | 16/01/2025 | £20k | Grant to Footprints in the Community |
| The Mercers' Company | 04/10/2023 | £78k | Grant to Footprints in the Community |
| Community Foundation North East | 26/05/2022 | £30k | Grant to Footprints in the Community |
| Community Foundation North East | 15/07/2021 | £3k | A grant to Footprints in the Community |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/03/2021 | £435k | Footprints in the Community - Continuation |
| The Mercers' Company | 06/10/2020 | £75k | Grant to Footprints in the Community |
| UK government | 08/09/2020 | £8k | VSCE CMC Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/03/2016 | £50k | TPP1 Men’s Shed – a project of Footprints in the Community |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/02/2015 | £10k | Men's Shed and Next Step food shop |