THE MATTHEW HACKNEY FOUNDATION
The provision of counselling to children and young people to support their mental well being so that they can fulfil their potential and achieve the best outcomes in life. To improve life outcomes of children, young people and their families through support, learning and activities around mental and general wellbeing.
Objects
1) THE PRESERVATION OF HEALTH, INCLUDING MENTAL HEALTH, AMONG CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE LIVING IN SURREY AND SOUTH EAST ENGLAND THROUGH A) THE PROVISION OF INDIVIDUAL COUNSELLING ANDB) SUPPORTING THE FAMILIES AND/OR CARERS OF SUCH CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE, IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, BY PROVIDING ADVICE AND GUIDANCE.2) TO ADVANCE IN LIFE AND HELP CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE LIVING IN SURREY AND SOUTH EAST ENGLAND THROUGH:A) THE PROVISION OF RECREATIONAL AND LEISURE TIME ACTIVITIES PROVIDED IN THE INTEREST OF SOCIAL WELFARE TO IMPROVE THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE; B) PROVIDING SUPPORT AND ACTIVITIES WHICH DEVELOP THEIR SKILLS, CAPACITIES AND CAPABILITIES TO ENABLE THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN SOCIETY AS MATURE RESPONSIBLE ADULTS; ANDC) ADVANCING EDUCATION
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £21,595, with total income of £71,142 against expenditure of £49,547. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £44,722, which is above the stated policy target of six months of operating costs. The trustees confirm the financial position is satisfactory and note the charity has converted to a Charitable Incorporated Organisation.
What the accounts disclose
“Other trading activities Fundraising events 37,814”
“Fundraising costs 16,640”
“The trustees aim to maintain unrestricted reserves equivalent to approximately 6 months of operating costs.”
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- 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
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £71k | £50k |
| 31/08/2024 | £54k | £52k |
| 31/08/2023 | £43k | £47k |
| 30/11/2022 | £43k | £47k |
| 30/11/2021 | £57k | £44k |
Common questions
Is THE MATTHEW HACKNEY FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £21,595, with total income of £71,142 against expenditure of £49,547. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £44,722, which is above the stated policy target of six months of operating costs. The trustees confirm the financial position is satisfactory and note the charity has converted to a Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/02/2021 | £4k | On Line Counselling |