Count Us In
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that total income increased to £2,749,601 from £1,635,679 in the prior year, driven by grants and consultancy income. Free reserves rose to £587,883, which is above the trustees' stated policy target of £250,000. The auditor confirmed that the financial statements give a true and fair view and identified no material uncertainties regarding going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees' policy is to maintain free reserves at a level of at least £250,000 to provide at least 3 months of running costs plus wind up costs.” — page 7
“The Charity benefits from certain staff time donated by connected companies including Leaders' Quest Limited. During the period staff costs and expenses were recharged to the Charity, totalling £131,184 (2023: £483,219). At the year-end £Nil (2023: £25,385) was owed to Leaders' Quest Limited.” — page 29
“The Charity works with LQ Foundation USA (formerly Future Stewards) to raise funds and facilitate grants. The Charity received funding from LQ Foundation USA totalling £1,620,000 (2023: £43,836). At the year end, £793,282 (March 2023: £Nil) was due to the Charity.” — page 29
“The Charity benefits from certain staff time donated by connected companies including Leaders' Quest Limited. During the period staff costs and expenses were recharged to the Charity, totalling £131,184 (2023: £483,219). At the year-end £Nil (2023: £25,385) was owed to Leaders' Quest Limited.” — page 29
“The Charity works with LQ Foundation USA (formerly Future Stewards) to raise funds and facilitate grants. The Charity received funding from LQ Foundation USA totalling £1,620,000 (2023: £43,836). At the year end, £793,282 (March 2023: £Nil) was due to the Charity.” — page 29
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Carolyn Maddox — Chair
- Eric Levine — Co-Lead and Founder
- Justin Forsyth — Co-Lead and Founder
- Charlotte Nathan — Director
- Genevieve Margrett — Director
- Ipsita Bhatia — Director
- Lizzie Ball — Director
- Sarah Jacobs — Director
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (20/07/2022)
Trustees
- Carolyn Lucy Maddoxchair
- Fiona Macklin
- Kenechukwu Ifeanyi Umeasiegbu
- Paulette van Ommen
- William Warshaw
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £2.7m | £1.6m |
| 31/12/2023 | £1.6m | £1.7m |
| 31/12/2022 | £1.8m | £2.0m |
| 28/02/2022 | £0 | £0 |
Common questions
Is Count Us In financially healthy?
The accounts state that total income increased to £2,749,601 from £1,635,679 in the prior year, driven by grants and consultancy income. Free reserves rose to £587,883, which is above the trustees' stated policy target of £250,000. The auditor confirmed that the financial statements give a true and fair view and identified no material uncertainties regarding going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Crowe U.K. LLP.
Who funds Count Us In?
Funders whose own accounts filings name Count Us In as a grant recipient include LTPP.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| LTPP | FY2024 | £100k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| FROM BABIES WITH LOVE FOUNDATION | 1 | — |
| THE APAX FOUNDATION | 1 | £443k |
| THE MARK ANTHONY TRUST | 1 | £175k |
| THE ALLEN OVERY SHEARMAN STERLING FOUNDATION | 1 | £146k |
| ALLAN AND NESTA FERGUSON CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | 1 | £60k |
| BOOK AID INTERNATIONAL | 1 | £44k |
| THE BATCHWORTH TRUST | 1 | £38k |
| THE COLES-MEDLOCK FOUNDATION | 1 | £33k |