STRIDE FOUNDATION UK
STRIDE FOUNDATION UK is an established charity working to provide counselling and advice to those who have the desire to recover, and those who are recovering from substance abuse and their families. STRIDE also provides access to information and education to improve understanding and public perception of the issues surrounding addiction.
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FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT:TO RELIEVE THE PHYSICAL AND MENTAL SICKNESS OF PERSONS SUFFERING FROM ADDICTION, IN PARTICULAR BY: (A) THE MAKING OF GRANTS (B) THE PROVISION OF FREE ADVICE AND INFORMATION (C) THE PROVISION OF COMMUNITY DAY CENTRES
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity operated at a deficit of £55,529 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total outgoing resources of £141,195 against incoming resources of £85,666. Despite this deficit, unrestricted funds remain at £352,769, which the trustees consider to be above their stated policy target of three to six months' expenditure. The independent examiner reported a matter of concern regarding the employment of a person connected to a trustee without prior Charity Commission consent, though no misappropriation of funds was identified.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure.” — page 5
“During the year P Sculfor resigned as a trustee and subsequently commenced employment with the charity as the Chief Executive Officer. In his role as an employee he received remuneration of £32,500, with pension contributions of £330.” — page 17
“During the year P Sculfor resigned as a trustee and subsequently commenced employment with the charity as the Chief Executive Officer. In his role as an employee he received remuneration of £32,500, with pension contributions of £330. At the year end a balance of £4,120 was due to P Sculfor.” — page 17
“I have identified a matter of concern that, Stride Foundation UK CIO employed a person connected to a trustee, as fully disclosed in note 20. The charity did not obtain prior consent from The Charity Commission in relation to the employment arrangement as required by the charity's constitution document.” — page 7
Policies the charity declares
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2024
- Volunteers: 6
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2023
- Volunteers: 2
- Grant-making is its main activity
Trustees
- Gavin Patchett
- Keith Mirams
- Thomas Edward Greenlees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £86k | £141k |
| 31/03/2024 | £39k | £26k |
| 31/03/2023 | £438k | £13k |
| 31/03/2022 | £0 | £452 |
| 31/03/2021 | £0 | £1k |
Common questions
Is STRIDE FOUNDATION UK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity operated at a deficit of £55,529 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total outgoing resources of £141,195 against incoming resources of £85,666. Despite this deficit, unrestricted funds remain at £352,769, which the trustees consider to be above their stated policy target of three to six months' expenditure. The independent examiner reported a matter of concern regarding the employment of a person connected to a trustee without prior Charity Commission consent, though no misappropriation of funds was identified. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE SIR JAMES RECKITT CHARITY | 2 | £32k |
| THE HAWTHORNE CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £21k |
| THE ALICE ELLEN COOPER-DEAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 2 | £20k |
| THE HISCOX FOUNDATION | 2 | £13k |
| The Belstead Ganzoni Charitable Settlement | 2 | £8k |
| WATES FAMILY ENTERPRISE TRUST | 2 | £1k |
| PROJECT GIVING BACK | 1 | £418k |
| THE ROAN CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £180k |
Charities like this
- Stride UK Foundation Limited
- ADVICE UK
- STREETSCENE ADDICTION RECOVERY
- DIFFERENT STROKES (TRUSTEES) LIMITED
- GASPED
- STROKE ASSOCIATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRIDE FOUNDATION UK | £86k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Stride UK Foundation Limited | £240k | — | 0 | below | — | noted |
| ADVICE UK | £6.0m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| STREETSCENE ADDICTION RECOVERY | £3.2m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| DIFFERENT STROKES (TRUSTEES) LIMITED | £486k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GASPED | £431k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |