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.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a net deficit of £55,529 for the year, with outgoing resources exceeding incoming resources. However, unrestricted funds at year-end totalled £352,769, which the trustees consider maintains the policy target of three to six months' expenditure. The trustees confirmed adequate resources exist to continue operations on a going concern basis.
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
“None of the trustees received any remuneration or benefits from the charity during the year. P Sculfor, the spouse of trustee F Amati, was paid for his role as CEO during the year.” — page 14
“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 the CEO had their expenses met by the charity. They were reimbursed for advertising and entertaining costs paid on behalf of the charity, the total amount reimbursed was £685.” — 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.” — page 17
“During the year the CEO had their expenses met by the charity. They were reimbursed for advertising and entertaining costs paid on behalf of the charity, the total amount reimbursed was £685.” — 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.” — page 17
“During the year the CEO had their expenses met by the charity. They were reimbursed for advertising and entertaining costs paid on behalf of the charity, the total amount reimbursed was £685.” — 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
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 incurred a net deficit of £55,529 for the year, with outgoing resources exceeding incoming resources. However, unrestricted funds at year-end totalled £352,769, which the trustees consider maintains the policy target of three to six months' expenditure. The trustees confirmed adequate resources exist to continue operations on a going concern basis. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.