POSITIVE PATH FOUNDATION
To promote social inclusion for the public benefit of adults from the age of 16 who have physical and learning challenges, areas covered are Hampshire and Dorset. Our charity prevents people from becoming socially excluded, relieving the needs of those people who are socially excluded and assisting them to integrate into society by providing a safe environment for them to make friends.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £1,541 for the year ended 30 September 2025, with total income of £79,890 and total expenditure of £78,349. The unrestricted fund balance increased to £10,782, and the trustees confirmed adequate resources to continue operations for at least 12 months. The charity has no fixed reserves policy and relies on trustee support and external funding applications.
What the accounts disclose
“Included in income - Benefactor Support is the sum of £5,000 (2024: £29,000) received from the Trustees. There were no other disclosable related-party transactions during the year.” — page 14
Trustees
- JANE ATKINSONchair
- ALISON JANE GRAHAM-GAGE
- JANETTE SUMMERS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £80k | £78k |
| 30/09/2024 | £89k | £86k |
| 30/09/2023 | £87k | £87k |
| 30/09/2022 | £80k | £77k |
| 30/09/2021 | £30k | £29k |
Common questions
Is POSITIVE PATH FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £1,541 for the year ended 30 September 2025, with total income of £79,890 and total expenditure of £78,349. The unrestricted fund balance increased to £10,782, and the trustees confirmed adequate resources to continue operations for at least 12 months. The charity has no fixed reserves policy and relies on trustee support and external funding applications. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds POSITIVE PATH FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name POSITIVE PATH FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include THE GEOFF & FIONA SQUIRE FOUNDATION, THE VALENTINE CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE GEOFF & FIONA SQUIRE FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £16k | |
| THE VALENTINE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £15k | |
| THE VALENTINE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £5k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/04/2025 | £19k | PPF Employability Pathway |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 02/02/2024 | £10k | Positive Path Foundation |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 02/12/2022 | £10k | Positive Path Foundation |