MOVEMENT TO WORK
The object of the CIO is the relief of unemployment for the public benefit in such ways as may be thought fit, including assistance to find employment.
Objects
THE RELIEF OF UNEMPLOYMENT FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT IN SUCH WAYS AS MAY BE THOUGHT FIT, INCLUDING ASSISTANCE TO FIND EMPLOYMENT.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £140,197, which is above the stated minimum policy target of £50,000. The charity reported a net surplus of £8,550 for the year, funded primarily by donations and significant gifts in-kind from employer partners.
What the accounts disclose
“The current reserve minimum is set at £50,000 as of 31 March 2025.” — page 7
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Andrew Mines
- Charles Nicholas Woodburn
- Emma Taylor
- OLLY BENZECRY
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £868k | £860k |
| 31/03/2024 | £721k | £736k |
| 31/03/2023 | £637k | £646k |
| 31/03/2022 | £768k | £680k |
| 31/03/2021 | £601k | £585k |
Common questions
Is MOVEMENT TO WORK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £140,197, which is above the stated minimum policy target of £50,000. The charity reported a net surplus of £8,550 for the year, funded primarily by donations and significant gifts in-kind from employer partners. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/09/2018 | £5k | Transition to Work : West Midlands Pilot |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE GEORGE AND ESME POLLITZER CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | 1 | £10k |
| THE PRET FOUNDATION | 1 | £8k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST AIDANS SOUTHCOATES | 1 | £7k |
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- PROGRAMME FOR APPLIED CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
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- THE ENGLISH REGION OF THE DAUGHTERS OF MARY AND JOSEPH CIO
- FORGOTTEN UMMAH
- JCD FOUNDATION
- EMPLOYMENT RESOURCE CENTRE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOVEMENT TO WORK | £868k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PROGRAMME FOR APPLIED CHRISTIAN EDUCATION | £169k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE RAMP | £678k | Under £60,000 | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| THE ENGLISH REGION OF THE DAUGHTERS OF MARY AND JOSEPH CIO | £1.7m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FORGOTTEN UMMAH | £530k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| JCD FOUNDATION | £2.1m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |