BETTER FUTURES
The Charities main aim is to engage local people into positive physical activities that improve Health and Wellbeing.As part of the delivery plan we provide a range of sports/physical activities & resources, sports and fitness coaches, youth and community workers. We also provide 1 to 1/group sessions on healthy eating, mental health, sports leadership, training.
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE:(1) TO ADVANCE IN LIFE AND RELIEVE NEEDS OF YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGH:(A) THE PROVISION OF RECREATIONAL AND LEISURE TIME ACTIVITIES PROVIDED IN THE INTEREST OF SOCIAL WELFARE, DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE;(B) PROVIDING SUPPORT AND ACTIVITIES WHICH DEVELOP THEIR SKILLS, CAPACITIES AND CAPABILITIES TO ENABLE THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN SOCIETY AS MATURE AND RESPONSIBLE INDIVIDUALS. (2) TO PROMOTE AND PROTECT THE PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH OF PEOPLE LIVING IN THE UK, BY MEANS OF BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY:(A) ADVANCING THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN HEALTHY EATING, HEALTHY LIVING AND GOOD MENTAL HEALTH;(B) WORKING WITH SCHOOLS AND AGENCIES TO INCREASE LEVELS OF PARTICIPATION OF THE PUBLIC IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO MULTI-SPORTS ACTIVITIES;(C) PROVIDING HEALTH EDUCATION, TRAINING AND COACHING COURSES WHICH PROMOTE PHYSICAL HEALTH AND FITNESS.
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2026
- Volunteers: 7
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2025
- Volunteers: 6
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2024
- Volunteers: 3
Annual return filing dates (Charity Commission record)
Of its last 5 annual returns with a recorded received date, 1 was received after the due date: year ending 31/03/2022 (received 01/03/2023, 29 days after the 31/01/2023 due date).
Trustees
- PAUL BOSEchair
- Shujaat Riaz
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £40 | £60 |
| 31/03/2025 | £49 | £70 |
| 31/03/2024 | £60 | £60 |
| 31/03/2023 | £80 | £30 |
| 31/03/2022 | £0 | £0 |
Common questions
Who funds BETTER FUTURES?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BETTER FUTURES as a grant recipient include THE CLOTHWORKERS' FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE CLOTHWORKERS' FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £50k | Proactive programmes |