PATCHWORK FOUNDATION
Registered charity 1177576 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register
Patchwork works to equip young people (18 - 30 years old) with the necessary skills and experience to encourage active participation in democracy and wider civil society. Our activities seek to fulfil our mission to make our democracy more accessible while supporting the professional development of young people and supporting them to take active roles in civil society.
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Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a total surplus of £24,245 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total income of £276,732 against total expenditure of £252,487. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted funds stood at £139,488, which the trustees consider equivalent to 12 months of core running costs. The charity holds no debt or financial investments and maintains a reserves policy target of 12 months' core running costs.
Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: 12 months core running costs (held: £139k)
“The Foundation’s free reserve at the end of the reporting period was £136.993, the equivalent of 12 months’ core running costs.” — page 12
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Flint Global Limited made a donation of £33,000 towards the Masterclass Programme (2023: £27,500). Simon Fraser is a director of the donor's parent company.
“Flint Global Limited made a donation of £33,000 towards the Masterclass Programme (2023: £27,500). Simon Fraser is a director of the donor's parent company.” — page 22
“Norton Rose Fulbright LLP made a donation of £10,000 towards the Masterclass Programme (2023: £10,000). Farmida Bi is a designated partner of the donor.” — page 22
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Norton Rose Fulbright LLP made a donation of £10,000 towards the Masterclass Programme (2023: £10,000). Farmida Bi is a designated partner of the donor.
“Flint Global Limited made a donation of £33,000 towards the Masterclass Programme (2023: £27,500). Simon Fraser is a director of the donor's parent company.” — page 22
“Norton Rose Fulbright LLP made a donation of £10,000 towards the Masterclass Programme (2023: £10,000). Farmida Bi is a designated partner of the donor.” — page 22
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: KPMG LLP (UK) entered into a sponsorship contract with the charity for the Masterclass Programme. The contract value was £29,000 (2023: £27,500). Jonathan Holt is Group Chief Executive and a UK Senior Partner with the donor, and Simon Ranger is Vice Chair and a partner.
“Flint Global Limited made a donation of £33,000 towards the Masterclass Programme (2023: £27,500). Simon Fraser is a director of the donor's parent company.” — page 22
“Norton Rose Fulbright LLP made a donation of £10,000 towards the Masterclass Programme (2023: £10,000). Farmida Bi is a designated partner of the donor.” — page 22
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Patchwork Foundation (matched by registered charity number).
- Damian Nussbaum
- Dinah Cobbinah
- Esmat Jeraj · trustee of 2 other charities
- HARRIS BOKHARI OBE · trustee of 1 other charity
- Janira Borges
- Jonathan Freeman MBE
- Kiran Horwich
- Makedah Simpson
- Mustapha Ogun · trustee of 1 other charity
- Sarah Healey CB CVO
- Simon Ranger
- Yasmin Waljee OBE
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Throughout England And Wales
Income and spending
Common questions
Is PATCHWORK FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a total surplus of £24,245 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total income of £276,732 against total expenditure of £252,487. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted funds stood at £139,488, which the trustees consider equivalent to 12 months of core running costs. The charity holds no debt or financial investments and maintains a reserves policy target of 12 months' core running costs. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds PATCHWORK FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name PATCHWORK FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include THE BLAGRAVE TRUST, THE NORTON ROSE FULBRIGHT CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, THE ERANDA ROTHSCHILD FOUNDATION.
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