JACKTHELAD FOUNDATION LIMITED

Registered charity 1188320 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as #JACKTHELAD

#JackTheLad campaigns for greater awareness of risks, in our young people having adventures abroad - and for better safety standards & wider adoption of responsible practices from activity providers.When the worst happens and a tragic death occurs, we are here to support bereaved families with repatriation costs.

Objects

1.THE ADVANCEMENT OF HEALTH AND SAVING OF LIVES OF YOUNG PEOPLE BY RAISING AWARENESS OF THE RISKS THAT CAN BE ATTACHED TO SOME OVERSEAS HOLIDAYS AND BY HIGHLIGHTING POOR REGULATION AND IRRESPONSIBLE PRACTICES FOR SUCH OVERSEAS HOLIDAYS AND CAMPAIGNING FOR IMPROVEMENTS.2.THE RELIEF OF FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OF THE NEXT OF KIN OF YOUNG PEOPLE WHO HAVE DIED WHILST ON HOLIDAY OVERSEAS BY ASSISTING WITH THE REPATRIATION OF THE YOUNG PERSON.

The charity’s charitable objects and area of benefit, quoted from its governing document as held on the Charity Commission register.

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Latest income
£68k
Latest spending
£39k
Registered
2020
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased from £97,099 to £125,347, resulting in a net income of £28,248 for the year. The charity holds £122,615 in cash at bank against current liabilities of £1,896, indicating strong liquidity. The trustees report that funding is exclusively from public donations and online shop profits, with no stated reserves policy target.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: Unspent funds are being held for launch of the Repatriation Grant program post COVID restrictions in 2021/2022 and for any agreed promotional activities which may attract costs. (held: £125k)
“Unspent funds are being held for launch of the Repatriation Grant program post COVID restrictions in 2021/2022 and for any agreed promotional activities which may attract costs.” — page 4
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Policies the charity declares

In its annual return the charity told the Commission that it has the policies listed below. This is self-declared: it is not verified by the Commission or by this site, and it is not evidence of how a policy works in practice.

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — JackTheLad (matched by registered charity number).

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
30/09/2025£68k£39k
30/09/2024£55k£23k
30/09/2023£60k£41k
30/09/2022£29k£21k
30/09/2021£8k£7k

Common questions

Is JACKTHELAD FOUNDATION LIMITED financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased from £97,099 to £125,347, resulting in a net income of £28,248 for the year. The charity holds £122,615 in cash at bank against current liabilities of £1,896, indicating strong liquidity. The trustees report that funding is exclusively from public donations and online shop profits, with no stated reserves policy target. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.