THE RECOVERY FOUNDATION
Run programs/courses that support people who are struggling with their mental health, with the emphasis on "Hope" in recovery
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total funds decreased from £29,277 to £23,728 due to a net deficit of £5,549. Unrestricted funds fell significantly from £24,757 to £2,546, while restricted funds increased from £4,520 to £21,182. The charity reported no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Unrestricted grants 45,500”
Trustees
- Mark Harveychair
- Dr Mark Bernard
- Jason Paul
- Kyle Knott
- Sophie Webber-Rose
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £158k | £164k |
| 31/03/2024 | £166k | £155k |
| 31/03/2023 | £83k | £87k |
| 31/03/2022 | £46k | £29k |
| 30/06/2021 | £8k | £3k |
Common questions
Is THE RECOVERY FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total funds decreased from £29,277 to £23,728 due to a net deficit of £5,549. Unrestricted funds fell significantly from £24,757 to £2,546, while restricted funds increased from £4,520 to £21,182. The charity reported no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE RECOVERY FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE RECOVERY FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include THE FORTE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, THE 29TH MAY 1961 CHARITY, THE KRISTINA MARTIN CHARITABLE TRUST, THE EDWARD CADBURY CHARITABLE TRUST, THE GRIMMITT TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE FORTE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £10k | 11% of the running costs for a charity delivering programmes to support people with their mental health in Birmingham. |
| THE 29TH MAY 1961 CHARITY | FY2022 | £6k | costs of supporting people in Birmingham suffering from mental health problems |
| THE KRISTINA MARTIN CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £5k | |
| THE EDWARD CADBURY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £3k | Compassionate Support |
| THE GRIMMITT TRUST | FY2023 | £3k | |
| THE GRIMMITT TRUST | FY2024 | £2k | |
| THE SIR BERNARD & LADY SCHREIER FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £2k | |
| THE SAINTBURY TRUST | FY2025 | £2k | Relief of those in Need by reason of Youth, Age, Ill-Health, Disability, Financial Hardship or other Disadvantage |
| THE SIR BERNARD & LADY SCHREIER FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £2k | |
| C B AND H H TAYLOR 1984 TRUST | FY2023 | £2k | |
| THE SAINTBURY TRUST | FY2023 | £2k | The Advancement of Health or the Saving of Lives |
| THE GRIMMITT TRUST | FY2022 | £2k | |
| THE COLE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £1k | Care and Social Welfare |
| DUMBRECK CHARITY | FY2025 | £1k | Care of the Elderly and Physically/Mentally Handicapped |
| THE EDWARD AND DOROTHY CADBURY TRUST | FY2025 | £1k | Compassionate Support |
| THE COLE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £1k | Care and Social Welfare |
| THE EDWARD AND DOROTHY CADBURY TRUST | FY2023 | £1k | Compassionate Support |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/09/2025 | £180k | The Recovery Foundation |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/11/2024 | £20k | Hope Community |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 08/09/2023 | £10k | Drop-in Creative Activities for people recovering from mental illness |
| Birmingham City Council | 25/11/2022 | £10k | The Recovery Foundation |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 01/04/2022 | £8k | PLATINUM JUBILEE CELEBRATION - Art in Nature |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/08/2021 | £2k | Arts in Parks - Mental Health Recovery |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/05/2021 | £10k | Hope in Recovery – Mental Health Support |
| UK government | 18/09/2020 | £5k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |