NEVER SUCH INNOCENCE
Never Such Innocence is an education project giving children and young people a voice on conflict through poetry, art, music and speech-writing ensuring a cultural legacy.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £110,203 at the end of the financial year, representing a surplus of £55,629. The trustees consider these reserves appropriate and sufficient to support continuing operations for a further 6–12 months, citing committed incoming resources. The filing confirms no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees consider it is reasonable to hold reserves to meet these costs for 6 - 12 months, whilst further fundraising activity is undertaken.” — page 7
“A generous donation was received during the year from Simon Linnett, Trustee. The donation was unrestricted and made on the same terms as other unrestricted donations.” — page 19
Trustees
- Lucy Frenchchair
- ASIM HAFIV
- Christopher Palmer OBE
- Donald Boyd
- JASLEEN SINGH
- Jane Franses
- Lieutenant Colonel PETER POOLE
- SIMON LINNETT
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £349k | £294k |
| 30/09/2024 | £293k | £245k |
| 30/09/2023 | £184k | £218k |
| 30/09/2022 | £258k | £286k |
| 30/09/2021 | £208k | £170k |
Common questions
Is NEVER SUCH INNOCENCE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £110,203 at the end of the financial year, representing a surplus of £55,629. The trustees consider these reserves appropriate and sufficient to support continuing operations for a further 6–12 months, citing committed incoming resources. The filing confirms no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds NEVER SUCH INNOCENCE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name NEVER SUCH INNOCENCE as a grant recipient include THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION | FY2023 | £4k | Welfare services |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/10/2018 | £50k | Never Such Innocence ? Giving Children And Young People A Voice On War |
| UK government | — | £50k | Never Such Innocence |