GROW MENTORING

Registered charity 1194109 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

GROW Mentoring is a registered charity aiming to advance social mobility, diversity and inclusion in the legal profession. The charity increases access to law through mentorship and community.

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Latest income

£77k

Latest spending

£49k

Registered

2021

Accounts read

FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased to £82,875 by the end of the reporting period, up from £55,320 the previous year. The trustees confirm that the charity will continue to operate for at least 12 months, citing adequate funds held at year-end to meet ongoing operational requirements.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Related-party transaction: Gülin Farrance, the mother of the Chair (Justin Farrance), was contracted on an hourly basis for the provision of research services. This transaction was discussed by the Board and a unanimous vote approving the provision of her services, with the Chair not voting, was reached before the decision was made to engage her as a contractor.

“During the period between 1 October 2024 and 30 September 2025, Gülin Farrance, the mother of the Chair (Justin Farrance) was contracted on an hourly basis for the provision of research services. This transaction was discussed by the Board and a unanimous vote approving the provision of her services, with the Chair not voting, was reached before the decision was made to engage her as a contractor.” — page 20

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — GROW Mentoring (matched by registered charity number).

Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): instagram

Trustees · trustee networks

Justin Mark Alexander Farrancechair
Ailsa Inglis
Alexander Wallace Denny · trustee of 1 other charity
Hope Louise O'Dwyer
Lucy Rebecca Cole
Margaret Mary Kelly
Maria-Alexandra Radulescu
Ryan Naidoo

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Throughout England And Wales · United Arab Emirates

Income and spending

Financial year end	Income	Spending
30/09/2025	£77k	£49k
30/09/2024	£57k	£55k
30/09/2023	£72k	£26k
30/09/2022	£20k	£13k

Common questions

Is GROW MENTORING financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased to £82,875 by the end of the reporting period, up from £55,320 the previous year. The trustees confirm that the charity will continue to operate for at least 12 months, citing adequate funds held at year-end to meet ongoing operational requirements. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

Who funds GROW MENTORING?

Funders whose own accounts filings name GROW MENTORING as a grant recipient include THE ALLEN OVERY SHEARMAN STERLING FOUNDATION.

Known funders

Grants to this charity found in funders’ own accounts filings.

Funder	Year	Amount
THE ALLEN OVERY SHEARMAN STERLING FOUNDATION	FY2023	£6k
THE ALLEN OVERY SHEARMAN STERLING FOUNDATION	FY2022	£6k
THE ALLEN OVERY SHEARMAN STERLING FOUNDATION	FY2024	£5k