THE TALKING TABOOS FOUNDATION
Education and publishing results of research to benefit those whose lives are impacted by social taboos.
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE CHARITY ARE THE ADVANCEMENT OF PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH AND THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION INTO PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH AND HEALTHCARE FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, BY SUCH EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE MEANS AS THE TRUSTEES SHALL IN THEIR DISCRETION DETERMINE CHARITABLE, AND IN PARTICULAR (BUT WITHOUT LIMITATION) BY THE PROMOTION OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMES AND DIALOGUE AND (SAVE FOR PURPOSES INCIDENTAL AND ANCILLARY TO THOSE OBJECTS), NO OTHER PURPOSES.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity is in a sustainable financial position with unrestricted reserves increasing to £64,486. The trustees confirm the charity is a going concern, supported by a robust reserves policy and strong performance from its trading subsidiary. No material uncertainties or risks to financial health are disclosed.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity will hold 3 months' salaries and overheads in cash as a minimum.” — page 5
“During the year Talking Taboos received a donation of £49,261 (2023: £22,064) from Common Collective Limited, it's subsidiary company.” — page 17
“The charitable company is the sole shareholder of the company Common Collective Limited, incorporated in England and Wales No. 11005094.” — page 4
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- Louise Margaret Grace McLarenchair
- Hannah Marcus
- Katie Louise Mallion
- Shivani Gangrade
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £44k | £42k |
| 31/12/2024 | £56k | £29k |
| 31/12/2023 | £22k | £14k |
| 31/12/2022 | £17k | £36k |
| 31/12/2021 | £34k | £27k |
Common questions
Is THE TALKING TABOOS FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity is in a sustainable financial position with unrestricted reserves increasing to £64,486. The trustees confirm the charity is a going concern, supported by a robust reserves policy and strong performance from its trading subsidiary. No material uncertainties or risks to financial health are disclosed. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/10/2021 | £1k | Connect Through Cooking |