BOUNCE FORWARD
Bounce Forward (previously known as How to Thrive) are specialists in practical resilience training in schools. We provide schools with the training, skills and resources they need to build their student's resilience. The approaches and programmes we offer are based on well understood and validated psychological concepts and principles.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with net liabilities of £13,714, a slight improvement from the £16,416 deficit in the prior year. While unrestricted income increased to £109,493, the charity reported a net surplus of £2,702 for the period, driven by significant reductions in charitable expenditure. The trustees maintain a going concern basis, citing improved results post-year-end and expected future surpluses.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the trustees to maintain sufficient unrestricted reserves to allow the charitable incorporated organisation to meet its objects and cover all expenditure.” — page 7
“The charity received a loan of £25,000 on 28 April 2023 from Ian Bailey, a spouse to Lucy Bailey, a key member of the management personnel. Interest of £735 (2024: £735) was charged on the loan. The balance outstanding on the loan as at 30 September 2025 was £9,896 (2024: £16,146). There are no donations from related parties which are outside the normal course of business and no restricted donations from related parties.” — page 17
Trustees
- Andrew O'Brien
- Kathryn Partridge
- Sharon Waterman
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £109k | £80k |
| 30/09/2024 | £131k | £297k |
| 30/09/2023 | £304k | £254k |
| 30/09/2022 | £254k | £279k |
| 30/09/2021 | £202k | £206k |
Common questions
Is BOUNCE FORWARD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with net liabilities of £13,714, a slight improvement from the £16,416 deficit in the prior year. While unrestricted income increased to £109,493, the charity reported a net surplus of £2,702 for the period, driven by significant reductions in charitable expenditure. The trustees maintain a going concern basis, citing improved results post-year-end and expected future surpluses. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 22/03/2018 | £3k | TIED - Talk and Walk |