INCOMMON FOUNDATION
InCommon's activities bring together people of different ages. We directly deliver intergenerational programmes in Greater London with young people (age 5-15) and older people usually living in retirement housing. We also support other organisations and individuals to run intergenerational projects in England through advice, resource sharing and an online platform.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a net expenditure of £58,907 for the year, resulting in a reduction of total funds from £199,138 to £140,231. The trustees have decided to wind up the charity, with activities ceasing in May 2026 and official closure on 31 July 2026, meaning the financial statements were prepared on an orderly termination basis rather than as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees have made the difficult decision to wind up the charity. As a result, the going concern basis for the preparation of the financial statements is no longer appropriate and an ‘orderly termination of business basis’ has been applied.”
“The Avenir Network, a company where Dinah Williams is a director, was paid £2,400 for providing staff training. The transaction occurred prior to Dinah Williams becoming a trusteeduring the financial year.” — page 38
Funders the charity credits
- CVC DIF
Trustees
- Caroline Gordon
- Dinah Emma Williams
- Harmony Chiu Yeu Chan
- Hector Smethurst
- Rosalia Anna Delfino
- SUSAN ELIZABETH MCDONALD
- Sarah Louise Mitton
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £298k | £357k |
| 31/07/2024 | £437k | £325k |
| 31/07/2023 | £326k | £239k |
Common questions
Is INCOMMON FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a net expenditure of £58,907 for the year, resulting in a reduction of total funds from £199,138 to £140,231. The trustees have decided to wind up the charity, with activities ceasing in May 2026 and official closure on 31 July 2026, meaning the financial statements were prepared on an orderly termination basis rather than as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds INCOMMON FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name INCOMMON FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include THE MERCERS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, MERTON VOLUNTARY SERVICE COUNCIL, THE MCCARTHY & STONE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, EAST END COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, THE BUZZACOTT STUART DEFRIES MEMORIAL FUND.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE MERCERS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £33k | Older People & Housing Programme |
| THE MERCERS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £32k | Older People & Housing Programme |
| THE MERCERS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £22k | Older People & Housing Programme |
| MERTON VOLUNTARY SERVICE COUNCIL | FY2023 | £9k | |
| THE MCCARTHY & STONE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £8k | Community Grants |
| EAST END COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £5k | Connecting Generations in Stepney |
| THE MCCARTHY & STONE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £5k | Connect Programme Core Costs |
| THE BUZZACOTT STUART DEFRIES MEMORIAL FUND | FY2025 | £5k | |
| THE BUZZACOTT STUART DEFRIES MEMORIAL FUND | FY2024 | £3k | |
| THE WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF GARDENERS OF LONDON CHARITY | FY2024 | £2k | |
| THE WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF GARDENERS OF LONDON CHARITY | FY2024 | £1k | |
| MERTON VOLUNTARY SERVICE COUNCIL | FY2024 | — |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 06/12/2022 | £234k | Scaling Intergenerational Connection |
| The Mercers' Company | 07/09/2022 | £87k | Grant to InCommon Foundation |