THE RISE COLLECTIVE
Through creative arts, skills development and employment opportunities our mission at the RISE Collective is to support marginalised young people to thrive personally, creatively and professionally and to use our organisation as a platform to re-imagine and challenge structures that perpetuate inequality.
Objects
1. TO PROMOTE SOCIAL INCLUSION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT BY PREVENTING PEOPLE FROM BECOMING SOCIALLY EXCLUDED, RELIEVING THE NEEDS OF THOSE PEOPLE WHO ARE SOCIALLY EXCLUDED AND ASSISTING THEM TO INTEGRATE INTO SOCIETY.FOR THE PURPOSE OF THIS CLAUSE 'SOCIALLY EXCLUDED' MEANS BEING EXCLUDED FROM SOCIETY, OR PARTS OF SOCIETY, AS A RESULT OF ONE OF MORE OF THE FOLLOWING FACTORS: UNEMPLOYMENT; FINANCIAL HARDSHIP; YOUTH OR OLD AGE; ILL HEALTH (PHYSICAL OR MENTAL); SUBSTANCE ABUSE OR DEPENDENCY INCLUDING ALCOHOL AND DRUGS; DISCRIMINATION ON THE GROUNDS OF SEX, RACE, DISABILITY, ETHNIC ORIGIN, RELIGION, BELIEF, CREED, SEXUAL ORIENTATION OR GENDER RE-ASSIGNMENT; POOR EDUCATIONAL OR SKILLS ATTAINMENT; RELATIONSHIP AND FAMILY BREAKDOWN; POOR HOUSING (THAT IS HOUSING THAT DOES NOT MEET BASIC HABITABLE STANDARDS; CRIME (EITHER AS A VICTIM OF CRIME OR AS AN OFFENDER REHABILITATING INTO SOCIETY).2. TO ADVANCE IN LIFE AND HELP YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGH:(A) THE PROVISION OF RECREATIONAL AND LEISURE TIME ACTIVITIES PROVIDED IN THE INTEREST OF SOCIAL WELFARE, DESIGNED 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 AND RESPONSIBLE INDIVIDUALS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held £2,604 in reserves at the end of the reporting period. The trustees believe the charity will continue to operate for at least 12 months, citing expected income and prudent financial management as the basis for this going concern assessment. Principal risks identified include reliance on time-limited funding and capacity constraints, which are mitigated through careful budgeting and income diversification.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity’s principal sources of funds during the year were grants and charitable income. This included restricted project funding and contributions towards core organisational costs from grant-makers, including The Co-op Foundation, The Foyle Foundation and UK Youth, alongside a charitable donation from We Out Here Festival.” — page 5
“The trustees recognise the importance of holding appropriate reserves to ensure organisational stability, particularly given the RISE’s size and reliance on time-limited funding. Reserves are intended to support cashflow management, essential core costs and risk mitigation. The trustees continue to work toward strengthening reserves where possible.” — page 4
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2025
- Volunteers: 20
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2024
- Volunteers: 10
Trustees
- Tia Spencerchair
- BUSAYO ABIDAKUN
- JIM CANTLEY
- NOAH BALL
- Saira Carol O'Mallie
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £53k | £60k |
| 31/03/2024 | £18k | £16k |
| 31/03/2023 | £24k | £41k |
| 31/03/2022 | £61k | £71k |
| 31/03/2021 | £58k | £54k |
Common questions
Is THE RISE COLLECTIVE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held £2,604 in reserves at the end of the reporting period. The trustees believe the charity will continue to operate for at least 12 months, citing expected income and prudent financial management as the basis for this going concern assessment. Principal risks identified include reliance on time-limited funding and capacity constraints, which are mitigated through careful budgeting and income diversification. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 09/10/2025 | £20k | RISE Youth Press & Media Team |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/02/2022 | £10k | AMPLIFY |
| Greater London Authority | 01/06/2019 | £5k | The RISE Collective |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/09/2018 | £9k | AcKnowledge |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| LPW LIMITED | 1 | £238k |
| THE LANKELLYCHASE FOUNDATION | 1 | £160k |
| CHALFORDS LIMITED | 1 | £116k |
| FRIENDS OF WIZNITZ LIMITED | 1 | £100k |
| CHARITWORTH LIMITED | 1 | £100k |
| TAGMARSH CHARITY LIMITED | 1 | £60k |
| CROWNHOST LIMITED | 1 | £58k |
| UOHC FOUNDATION LTD | 1 | £55k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE RISE COLLECTIVE | £53k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TALENT RISE | £311k | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| TEAM RISE | £207k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| RARE CHARITY | £97k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| RISE AND SHINE | £701k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE RISE TRUST | £401k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |