THE CHARLIE FOGARTY FOUNDATION
To advance in life, relieve the needs of and help disabled and able bodied young people resident in the West Midlands through the provision of facilities, equipment and financial assistance designed to remove barriers to participation in sports.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £8,106 for the year, reducing its unrestricted funds from £16,272 to £8,166. The trustees maintain that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. The charity's reserves policy targets maintaining three to six months of expenditure, which the trustees consider has been maintained throughout the year.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure.” — page 4
Trustees
- Charlie Fogarty MBE
- Laura Elizabeth Beale
- Michael Halsall
- Michael Stanley Turl
- Richard Christopher Beale
- Sandra-Marie Halsall
- Tommy Arthur Christopher Hill
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £26k | £34k |
| 31/12/2024 | £27k | £21k |
| 31/12/2023 | £21k | £17k |
| 31/12/2022 | £19k | £13k |
Common questions
Is THE CHARLIE FOGARTY FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £8,106 for the year, reducing its unrestricted funds from £16,272 to £8,166. The trustees maintain that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. The charity's reserves policy targets maintaining three to six months of expenditure, which the trustees consider has been maintained throughout the year. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 30/06/2025 | £7k | Unrestricted Funding |
| Birmingham City Council | 30/08/2023 | £5k | The Charlie Fogarty Foundation |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/10/2022 | £10k | Multi-disability Activity Programme for Young People |