THE COMMON GOOD FOUNDATION
We are a charity and limited company established in 2016 in order to reconcile estranged interests; and promote,develop and champion the common good in the economy, politics and society. Its foundation was based upon the insight that there was increasing polarisation and isolation between communities within an economic framework. We provide training, seminars publications and broadcasts.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds decreased from £146,891 to £54,910 due to a net expenditure of £91,981 against incoming resources of £253,592. The trustees acknowledge the charity is a going concern based on expected incoming funds over the next 12 months. No material uncertainties affecting the charity's ability to continue as a going concern were identified.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity to maintain unrestricted funds, which are free reserves of the charity, at a level which the trustees think appropriate after considering the future commitments of the charity and the likely administrative costs of the charity for the next year.” — page 4
“During my examination, I noted that certain expense items were presented in the summaries provided by the trustees in a format that made it difficult to trace individual transactions to the underlying accounting records.” — page 6
Trustees
- Professor Adrian Pabstchair
- JAMES RANDOLPH, EARL OF LINDSAY
- Jenny Katharine Stuart Sinclair
- Monsignor Jonathan James Armitage Mgr
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/01/2025 | £254k | £346k |
| 31/01/2024 | £346k | £368k |
| 31/01/2023 | £333k | £323k |
| 31/01/2022 | £204k | £198k |
| 31/01/2021 | £177k | £153k |
Common questions
Is THE COMMON GOOD FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds decreased from £146,891 to £54,910 due to a net expenditure of £91,981 against incoming resources of £253,592. The trustees acknowledge the charity is a going concern based on expected incoming funds over the next 12 months. No material uncertainties affecting the charity's ability to continue as a going concern were identified. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE COMMON GOOD FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE COMMON GOOD FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include CIVIC POWER FUND, HIGHFIELD CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIVIC POWER FUND | FY2025 | £45k | |
| HIGHFIELD CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £25k | |
| CIVIC POWER FUND | FY2024 | £20k | |
| CIVIC POWER FUND | FY2023 | £20k | Community Organising, Fighting Poverty |
| HIGHFIELD CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £3k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| PERSULA FOUNDATION | 1 | £580k |
| THE ASTRA FOUNDATION | 1 | £290k |
| HOLLYHOCK CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £257k |
| THE BEATRICE LAING TRUST | 1 | £55k |
| THE AIM FOUNDATION | 1 | £30k |
| THE JOSEPH RANK TRUST | 1 | £25k |
| THE FYRISH FOUNDATION | 1 | £22k |
| THE JERUSALEM TRUST | 1 | £10k |
Charities like this
- GOOD FAITH FOUNDATION
- FOUNDATION FOR GOOD
- GOODWILL FOUNDATION
- THE FOUNDATION FOR THE PROMOTION OF WELL-BEING
- THE COMMUNITY OF RECONCILIATION AND FELLOWSHIP
- GOOD BUSINESS FOUNDATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE COMMON GOOD FOUNDATION | £254k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GOOD FAITH FOUNDATION | £784k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| FOUNDATION FOR GOOD | £960k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| GOODWILL FOUNDATION | £179k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE FOUNDATION FOR THE PROMOTION OF WELL-BEING | £364k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE COMMUNITY OF RECONCILIATION AND FELLOWSHIP | £152k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |