THE 2 MINUTE FOUNDATION
To promote conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment. To advance the education of the public by providing all information, advice and raising awareness on issues surrounding waste generation, waste management and waste recycling (and the positive effect these acts have on their own wellbeing) primarily across the U.K and Ireland with global aspirations.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a net deficit of £26,238, resulting in total funds of £7,699, with unrestricted reserves falling to £623. The trustees report that the charity ends in a stable and sustainable position despite the challenging financial environment. The charity's reserves policy target is three months of core costs, which it continues to work towards.
What the accounts disclose
“Charitable activities 3 66,410 130,986 197,396” — page 10
“The charity's policy on reserves is to have 3 months core costs in free reserves and we continue to work towards this aim.” — page 7
Trustees
- Karen Marcia Wilson
- Leonardo Magnani
- Melvyn John Garrett
- Rebecca Parnell
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £265k | £291k |
| 31/12/2023 | £200k | £279k |
| 31/12/2022 | £291k | £276k |
| 31/12/2021 | £213k | £212k |
| 31/12/2020 | £206k | £109k |
Common questions
Is THE 2 MINUTE FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a net deficit of £26,238, resulting in total funds of £7,699, with unrestricted reserves falling to £623. The trustees report that the charity ends in a stable and sustainable position despite the challenging financial environment. The charity's reserves policy target is three months of core costs, which it continues to work towards. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE 2 MINUTE FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE 2 MINUTE FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include SOCIETY OF THE HOLY CHILD JESUS CIO, THE GROCERS' CHARITY, BLANCHMINSTER TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOCIETY OF THE HOLY CHILD JESUS CIO | FY2022 | £15k | Environmental education |
| SOCIETY OF THE HOLY CHILD JESUS CIO | FY2024 | £10k | Grants |
| SOCIETY OF THE HOLY CHILD JESUS CIO | FY2025 | £10k | Grants |
| THE GROCERS' CHARITY | FY2023 | £5k | Environment |
| BLANCHMINSTER TRUST | FY2022 | £3k | Community |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/02/2026 | £19k | Clean Up Stations for Communities in Need |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/03/2023 | £211k | 2 Minute Community - collectively cleaning up our planet |
| UK government | 19/08/2020 | £74k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |