FORELAND FIELDS CHARITY
Advancing the education and life opportunities of young people with profound, severe and complex needs and additional difficulties arising from physical disabilities, sensory impairments or Autistic Spectrum Disorder by assisting in the provision of activities, equipment and facilities within the area of Thanet, Kent.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £574,328 against a stated policy target of retaining a minimum of £5,000 or 10% of average annual project expenditure, whichever is greater. The charity reported a net movement in funds of £145,794 for the year, driven by significant incoming resources from donations and grants. The trustees confirmed the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“The Edward Gostling Foundation £100,000” — page 8
“The Trustees aim to retain a minimum reserve of £5,000 or 10% of the average annual project expenditure over the past three years, whichever is greater”
“Foreland Fields Charity works closely with Foreland Fields School as well as the Hive CIC, who make use of the sports pavilion and site. The Hive CIC serves the same young people and adults with disabilities and difficulties as the school, but focuses on after school and holiday provision as well as community engagement.” — page 12
Funders the charity credits
Trustees
- Andrew Richard Bullchair
- ADRIAN MOUNT
- JEREMY MICHAEL LEONARD EDWARDS
- Jim Dryland
- Karen Glover
- MONIKA PERCY-HEUSSER
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £152k | £7k |
| 31/03/2024 | £458k | £303k |
| 31/03/2023 | £229k | £270 |
| 31/03/2022 | £68k | £26k |
| 31/03/2021 | £27k | £0 |
Common questions
Is FORELAND FIELDS CHARITY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £574,328 against a stated policy target of retaining a minimum of £5,000 or 10% of average annual project expenditure, whichever is greater. The charity reported a net movement in funds of £145,794 for the year, driven by significant incoming resources from donations and grants. The trustees confirmed the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds FORELAND FIELDS CHARITY?
Funders whose own accounts filings name FORELAND FIELDS CHARITY as a grant recipient include THE EDWARD GOSTLING FOUNDATION, THE BAILY THOMAS CHARITABLE FUND, PETER HARRISON FOUNDATION, THE LAWSON TRUST CIO, THE ANTON JURGENS CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE EDWARD GOSTLING FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £200k | Grant |
| THE EDWARD GOSTLING FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £100k | |
| THE BAILY THOMAS CHARITABLE FUND | FY2022 | £37k | Field of Dreams - A Community Disability Hub: external walls, frames, windows and doors for the pavilion building |
| PETER HARRISON FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £30k | towards the Foreland Fields Community Pavilion that will provide a hub for disability groups to host a wide range of learning and social inclusion opportunities |
| THE LAWSON TRUST CIO | FY2024 | £5k | Other grants |
| THE ANTON JURGENS CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £5k | |
| THE FORRESTER FAMILY TRUST | FY2024 | £5k | Smaller Grants |
| THE LAWSON TRUST CIO | FY2025 | £5k | |
| THE ANTON JURGENS CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £3k | |
| THE COLE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £1k | Children and Youth |
| THE GREEN HALL FOUNDATION | FY2024 | — |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE HARGREAVES FOUNDATION | 2 | £68k |
| CHARLES S FRENCH CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £9k |
| THE STEVEN BLOCH IMAGE OF DISABILITY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £91k |
| THE MERCERS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £25k |
| THE STERRY FAMILY FOUNDATION | 1 | £13k |
| THE CHILDHOOD TRUST | 1 | £11k |
| THE ROBERT GAVRON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| THE TOBACCO PIPE MAKERS AND TOBACCO TRADE BENEVOLENT FUND | 1 | £10k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORELAND FIELDS CHARITY | £152k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MORE EDUCATION | £531k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| CLA CHARITABLE TRUST | £288k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| KEEN LONDON | £397k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HOMEFIELD COLLEGE LIMITED | £6.8m | £80,001 - £90,000 | 2 | below | — | no doubt |
| WILDERN OPPORTUNITY GROUP | £195k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |