FOUNDATION FOR GOOD
Registered charity 1193644 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as FFG FOUNDATION
When we all work together, we all can win. We have set out to change the lives of people in and around Consett, an area which has a suicide rate 37.5% higher than the national average. We help to create happier, healthier and more cohesive communities. We provide safe spaces where all community members can positively advance their lives, including their physical, mental and social wellbeing.
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held no free (unrestricted) reserves at the year end, a position arising from planned expenditure on a building refurbishment project. Per the trustees' report, the charity experienced the withdrawal of a significant unrestricted income stream after the reporting period, which accelerated the need to restructure operations and reduce staffing costs to align with sustainable income levels.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy
“At the year end, the charity held no free (unrestricted) reserves.” — page 27
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.
In the news
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Property (HM Land Registry)
1 registered title in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (1 freehold); recorded price paid £200k. All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
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Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 28/02/2025)
Cost of raising funds
£15k
Reported reserves equal ~1.0 months of spending — in the bottom quarter for charities its size (median 5.2 months; benchmarks).
Per its annual return, largest income source: Charitable activities (99% of income) — components as reported reconcile to the return’s total income; not from the accounts narrative.
Per its annual return, cost of raising funds: 1.5% of total income — below the median for charities its size (4.9%) (benchmarks).
- Steven Kasozichair
- Dr David Neill PHD PShyc
- Matthew Clarke
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Durham · Gateshead · Newcastle Upon Tyne City · Northumberland
Income and spending
Common questions
Is FOUNDATION FOR GOOD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held no free (unrestricted) reserves at the year end, a position arising from planned expenditure on a building refurbishment project. Per the trustees' report, the charity experienced the withdrawal of a significant unrestricted income stream after the reporting period, which accelerated the need to restructure operations and reduce staffing costs to align with sustainable income levels. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds FOUNDATION FOR GOOD?
Funders whose own accounts filings name FOUNDATION FOR GOOD as a grant recipient include THE BERNICIA FOUNDATION, THE BARBOUR FOUNDATION.
Known funders
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