CLEAN SLATE SOLUTIONS
We support people across Teesside and North Yorkshire with a past conviction into paid employment. Our mentored approach ensures we select those who are stable, ready, and committed before referring into our network of socially invested employers.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £63,909 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total income of £487,341 against expenditure of £403,432. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stood at £161,173, which is higher than the stated policy target of approximately three months' operating costs. The trustees confirm they have adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“Grants receivable 317,096” — page 19
“We have secured multi-year grants that will provide a more stable financial foundation for the coming years. The trustees review our reserves policy regularly and aim to maintain reserves sufficient to cover operations in line with an organisation of our size, currently approximately 3 months operating costs.”
Trustees
- Richard Longbottomchair
- Benjamin Mark Robinson
- Hilary Florek
- Hugh Welch
- Karen Ayton
- Rev Katherine Margaret Brooke
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £487k | £403k |
| 31/08/2024 | £309k | £210k |
| 31/08/2023 | £135k | £176k |
| 31/08/2022 | £154k | £157k |
| 31/08/2021 | £169k | £122k |
Common questions
Is CLEAN SLATE SOLUTIONS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £63,909 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total income of £487,341 against expenditure of £403,432. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stood at £161,173, which is higher than the stated policy target of approximately three months' operating costs. The trustees confirm they have adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds CLEAN SLATE SOLUTIONS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CLEAN SLATE SOLUTIONS as a grant recipient include The Greatham Foundation Ltd, THE RANK FOUNDATION LIMITED, WOODSMITH FOUNDATION LIMITED, THE EQ FOUNDATION, THE BADUR FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Greatham Foundation Ltd | FY2023 | £100k | |
| THE RANK FOUNDATION LIMITED | FY2024 | £99k | |
| WOODSMITH FOUNDATION LIMITED | FY2023 | £34k | Challenge Fund |
| THE EQ FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £20k | Programmes for adults leaving prison |
| THE BADUR FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £20k | |
| THE WEAVERS' COMPANY BENEVOLENT FUND | FY2022 | £15k | Salary costs to increase mentor support hours for young people with minor convictions. |
| TWO RIDINGS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £10k | Programme: Coronavirus Community Fund |
| THE BERNICIA FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £10k | Inclusion Grant |
| TWO RIDINGS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £9k | Reduced Inequalities |
| THE ALLEN LANE FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £8k | |
| TWO RIDINGS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £5k | Sustainable Cities and Communities |
| The Teesside Charity | FY2024 | £5k | |
| The Teesside Charity | FY2025 | £4k | Direct costs |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation North East | 17/07/2025 | £5k | Grant to Clean Slate Solutions |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/12/2024 | £20k | Pathway to Purpose |
| Community Foundation North East | 31/10/2024 | £20k | Grant to Clean Slate Solutions |
| Community Foundation North East | 03/10/2024 | £5k | Grant to Clean Slate Solutions |
| Community Foundation North East | 30/03/2023 | £5k | Grant to Clean Slate Solutions |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/08/2022 | £142k | A Clean Slate |
| Community Foundation North East | 11/08/2022 | £10k | Grant to Clean Slate Solutions |
| Postcode Lottery | 27/07/2022 | £25k | Staff salary, employment preparation workshops, essential support& running costs |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/04/2022 | £10k | A Clean Slate: Community Engagement |
| Community Foundation North East | 20/01/2022 | £3k | A grant to Clean Slate Solutions |
| Community Foundation North East | 22/04/2021 | £10k | A grant to Clean Slate Solutions |
| Community Foundation North East | 15/04/2021 | £5k | A grant to Clean Slate Solutions |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 05/03/2021 | £10k | Supporting ex-offenders into employment |