FUTURE ACADEMY
Future Academy provides humanitarian support, education, sport and enrichment activities for conflict-affected children in Beirut. Our goals are to improve access to higher education and employment; build the strong emotional foundations needed to thrive and be mentally healthy; and to provide opportunities for friendship and fun.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £14,954 for the year, with total income of £63,310 against expenditure of £48,356. Per the trustees' report, free unrestricted reserves stood at £6,300 at year-end, with £5,000 designated as a contingency fund to manage cashflow and respond to funding shortfalls.
What the accounts disclose
“Income was primarily derived from grants and donations, including support from institutional funders and individual donors.” — page 7
“The trustees aim to maintain sufficient free reserves to manage cashflow and respond to unexpected costs or funding shortfalls.” — page 7
Trustees
- Christopher Martin Wattschair
- Antonia Isobel Elliott
- Damien Andrew Gabet
- James William Watts
- Jane Nicola Watts
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £63k | £48k |
| 31/12/2024 | £49k | £38k |
| 31/12/2023 | £43k | £41k |
| 31/12/2022 | £41k | £33k |
| 31/12/2021 | £22k | £21k |
Common questions
Is FUTURE ACADEMY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £14,954 for the year, with total income of £63,310 against expenditure of £48,356. Per the trustees' report, free unrestricted reserves stood at £6,300 at year-end, with £5,000 designated as a contingency fund to manage cashflow and respond to funding shortfalls. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds FUTURE ACADEMY?
Funders whose own accounts filings name FUTURE ACADEMY as a grant recipient include MISS E F RATHBONE CHARITABLE TRUST, THE AUSTIN BAILEY FOUNDATION, GILCHRIST EDUCATIONAL TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MISS E F RATHBONE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £2k | International |
| THE AUSTIN BAILEY FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £1k | Small Grant |
| GILCHRIST EDUCATIONAL TRUST | FY2025 | £1k | Grant to organisation |