GOOD THINGS FOUNDATION
We support digitally and socially excluded people to improve their lives through digital. Digital technology and community action is at the heart of everything we do. We bring together community partners to make up the online centres network, reaching deep into communities to help people across the UK gain the support and skills they need to change their lives and overcome social challenges.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the group generated a total combined income of £8.1m with a net expenditure of £0.2m for the year ended 30 June 2025. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted general reserves were £2.0m, which the Board confirmed were within the stated policy range of £1.2m to £2.3m. Cash and cash equivalents increased to £4.7m, supported by upfront payments from the Australian government.
What the accounts disclose
“Funding from our Strategic Partners remained the largest part of the UK entity’s business at £2.8m” — page 14
“During the year, Good Things Foundation purchased £2,000 (2024: £1,000) of polling services from Public First, a policy, research, opinion and strategy consultancy and previous employer of our Trustee, Vinous Ali. Good Things Foundation received a significant discount to the market rate for these services, and Vinous did not directly benefit financially from the purchase of these services.” — page 41
“Good Things Foundation Limited, a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee and incorporated in Australia, was, until 1 July 2025, controlled by Good Things Foundation” — page 38
Funders the charity credits
- Virgin Media O2
- Vodafone
- Accenture
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/06/2025)
Trustees
- LIZ WILLIAMSchair
- Conor Rose
- Daniel James Zinkin
- Jo Reynolds
- Jonathan Andrew Bradwell
- Julie Hawker
- Juliet Upton
- Mary Booth
- Nicola Anne Wallace-Dean
- REAR ADMIRAL ROY ALEXANDER GEORGE CLARE CBE
- Thomas Beautyman
- Vinous Ali
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £8.1m | £8.3m |
| 30/06/2024 | £8.9m | £10.1m |
| 30/06/2023 | £9.7m | £9.0m |
| 30/06/2022 | £8.9m | £9.7m |
| 31/07/2021 | £18.1m | £17.7m |
Common questions
Is GOOD THINGS FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the group generated a total combined income of £8.1m with a net expenditure of £0.2m for the year ended 30 June 2025. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted general reserves were £2.0m, which the Board confirmed were within the stated policy range of £1.2m to £2.3m. Cash and cash equivalents increased to £4.7m, supported by upfront payments from the Australian government. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Hebblethwaites.
Who funds GOOD THINGS FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name GOOD THINGS FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include PAULINE MEREDITH CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAULINE MEREDITH CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £99k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/12/2025 | £1.5m | Tech Rescue: Communities Against E-Waste |
| London Borough of Hounslow | 14/09/2020 | £23k | Grant to Good Things Foundation |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/07/2020 | £502k | DevicesDotNow |
| UK government | 01/04/2019 | £638k | Reducing Parental Conflict (RPC) - Challenge Fund Grant - Good Things Foundation |
| UK government | 01/04/2019 | £5k | Local Digital Skills Partnership Programme Grant |
| UK government | 01/04/2019 | £264k | HMRC Grant Funding |
| UK government | 01/04/2018 | £300k | HMRC Grant Funding |
| UK government | 01/04/2018 | £19k | Local Digital Skills Partnership Programme Grant |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 27/07/2015 | £362k | Reboot UK |
| UK government | — | £3k | Local Digital Skills Partnership Programme Grant |
Funders of similar charities
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- THE CARERS CENTRE FOR BRIGHTON AND HOVE LIMITED
- WHITECHAPEL CENTRE
- AWEN CULTURAL TRUST
- STEPHEN'S PLACE
- THE SAID FOUNDATION
- WEST MOOR RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOOD THINGS FOUNDATION | £8.1m | — | — | within | — | no doubt |
| THE CARERS CENTRE FOR BRIGHTON AND HOVE LIMITED | £668k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WHITECHAPEL CENTRE | £9.8m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| AWEN CULTURAL TRUST | £7.1m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| STEPHEN'S PLACE | £355k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE SAID FOUNDATION | £5.0m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |