THE TOGETHER INITIATIVE
The objects of the Organisation are for the public benefit: - to advance the education of the public including without limitation in the subjects of citizenship, racial and cultural harmony, national identity, and social inclusion; - to promote good citizenship including without limitation by encouraging and facilitating participation by the public in democratic and civic processes
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves were £88,693 at year-end, which is above the minimum target of £50,000 but below the original policy target of three months of unrestricted spending. The trustees report that while the medium-term cashflow position is strong, the charity's financing remains fragile due to challenges in securing multi-year unrestricted funding.
What the accounts disclose
“There is one employee with emoluments of over £70,000” — page 41
“There is one employee with emoluments of over £70,000” — page 41
“However, the reserves remain below the original level set by Trustees at association.” — page 28
Year-over-year changes
- Top pay band moved from over £70,000 (FY2024) to Over £70,000 (FY2025).
- Reserves position vs the charity's own policy moved from "above" (FY2024) to "below" (FY2025).
In the news
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/06/2025)
Trustees
- Lady Jane Alison Gibson OBEchair
- Bishop Toby Howarth
- Christopher Ian Hopson
- Emma Marguerite Crookes
- Frances Hawkins
- Tendai Bwanya
- Vishal Naresh Oberoi
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £1.2m | £988k |
| 30/06/2024 | £993k | £988k |
| 30/06/2023 | £868k | £795k |
| 30/06/2022 | £301k | £445k |
Common questions
Is THE TOGETHER INITIATIVE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves were £88,693 at year-end, which is above the minimum target of £50,000 but below the original policy target of three months of unrestricted spending. The trustees report that while the medium-term cashflow position is strong, the charity's financing remains fragile due to challenges in securing multi-year unrestricted funding. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by UHY Hacker Young.
What does the highest-paid employee of THE TOGETHER INITIATIVE earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the Over £70,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds THE TOGETHER INITIATIVE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE TOGETHER INITIATIVE as a grant recipient include THE IAN & NATALIE LIVINGSTONE CHARITABLE TRUST, RANDEREE CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE IAN & NATALIE LIVINGSTONE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £25k | to support the Together for Humanity Campaign - Higher Education’. |
| RANDEREE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £15k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 01/08/2023 | £303k | Big Help Out 2024 |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/11/2021 | £300k | The Together Campaign |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE F GLENISTER WOODGER TRUST CIO | 1 | £1.1m |
| THE MURIEL AND GERSHON COREN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £50k |
| HALLMARK CARE HOMES FOUNDATION | 1 | £18k |
| THE MCCARTHY & STONE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £11k |
| SALTERS' CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
| SHORESH CHARITABLE TRUST (DR RUTH BORCHARD GIFT) | 1 | £9k |
| JEWISH JOINT BURIAL SOCIETY | 1 | £8k |
| CHARLES S FRENCH CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £8k |
Charities like this
- THE TOGETHER PROJECT CIO
- TOGETHER FOR MENTAL WELLBEING
- NEWGROUND TOGETHER
- THE UNITED KINGDOM TURKISH ISLAMIC CULTURAL CENTRE
- THE TOGETHER PLAN LTD
- WHITLEY BAY ISLAMIC CULTURAL CENTRE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE TOGETHER INITIATIVE | £1.2m | Over £70,000 | 1 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE TOGETHER PROJECT CIO | £335k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TOGETHER FOR MENTAL WELLBEING | £23.4m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| NEWGROUND TOGETHER | £8.6m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| THE UNITED KINGDOM TURKISH ISLAMIC CULTURAL CENTRE | £219k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE TOGETHER PLAN LTD | £264k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |