RE N-GAGE
The objects of the CIO are to advance in life and help at risk young people to change their life direction into a more positive pathway through the provision of sport, mentoring and crime prevention initiatives incorporating life skills training provided in the interest of social welfare and specifically designed to improve their condition in life.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £69,542, which the trustees confirm is in accordance with their agreed policy. However, the charity reported a net expenditure of £17,714 for the year, driven by total incoming resources of £326,599 against total expenditure of £344,313. The trustees identify funding security as the principal risk, noting that while they are confident in their plans, the outcome is not guaranteed.
What the accounts disclose
“The number of employees whose employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) exceeded £60,000 was: 2025 1 £60,001 - £70,000” — page 20
“The number of employees whose employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) exceeded £60,000 was: 2025 1” — page 20
“1) BIDS - Total income: £164,582” — page 5
“We are continuing to operate in accordance with our agreed policy on reserves as approved by the trustees on 13th March 2024. Unrestricted funds currently stand at £69,542 (2024: £32,430) and restricted funds at £Nil (2024: £54,826).” — page 14
“The principle risk is with regards to funding- this is a time consuming task without a guaranteed outcome and can be a major challenge, although we are confident that our fund raising plans are robust enough to continue to provide the finances we require.” — page 14
Trustees
- ROGER ROBERTSchair
- Bruce Armstrong
- Colette Mackintosh
- Mary Goldie
- Sophia Fearnley
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £327k | £344k |
| 31/03/2024 | £392k | £354k |
| 31/03/2023 | £215k | £251k |
| 31/03/2022 | £275k | £261k |
| 31/03/2021 | £199k | £127k |
Common questions
Is RE N-GAGE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £69,542, which the trustees confirm is in accordance with their agreed policy. However, the charity reported a net expenditure of £17,714 for the year, driven by total incoming resources of £326,599 against total expenditure of £344,313. The trustees identify funding security as the principal risk, noting that while they are confident in their plans, the outcome is not guaranteed. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of RE N-GAGE earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £60,001 - £70,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds RE N-GAGE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name RE N-GAGE as a grant recipient include THE LONDON MARATHON CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED, Richmond Foundation, SKIPTON BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE LONDON MARATHON CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED | FY2024 | £42k | Physical activity programme |
| Richmond Foundation | FY2025 | £20k | Core/Project Grant |
| Richmond Foundation | FY2024 | £19k | Gateway grant |
| Richmond Foundation | FY2023 | £15k | Enhancing community cohesion |
| SKIPTON BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £2k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/11/2025 | £255k | STRIDE |
| City Bridge Foundation | 26/05/2023 | £85k | Grant to Project TurnOver UK |
| London Borough of Hounslow | 12/07/2022 | £22k | Grant to Project Turn-Over |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 30/09/2021 | £181k | Project Turn-Over UK |
| London Borough of Hounslow | 08/07/2021 | £25k | Grant to Project Turn-Over |
| London Borough of Hounslow | 02/03/2021 | £22k | Grant to Project Turn-Over |
| London Borough of Hounslow | 14/09/2020 | £12k | Grant to Project Turn-Over |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE PETER KERSHAW TRUST | 2 | £58k |
| DAVID & RUTH LEWIS FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £426k |
| THE PEARS FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £280k |
| THE MEDLOCK CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £180k |
| COLUMBIA THREADNEEDLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £134k |
| THE MATHER FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £84k |
| THE HUMANITARIAN TRUST | 1 | £65k |
| THE ALBERT GUBAY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £64k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RE N-GAGE | £327k | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | unclear | — | noted |
| LSSP | £907k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| N-GAGE | £313k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| FUTURE SKILLS TRAINING | £234k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ANUGRAHAM | £1.5m | — | 0 | unclear | 0.2% | no doubt |
| SOLUTIONS NOT SIDES | £590k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |