ARC INITIATIVE
A charitable organisation that offers consultancy to young adults from under-resourced communities to advance social mobility through varied programmes focused on CV Writing, Interview preparation, growth mindset, self-awareness training, hybrid working principles & 1:1 mentoring. The aim and focus will be empowering and engaging individuals, resulting in positive, sustainable change.
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TO ADVANCE YOUNG PEOPLE IN LIFE, AND RELIEVING UNEMPLOYMENT THROUGH THE PROVISION OF SUPPORT AND ACTIVITIES WHICH DEVELOP THEIR SKILLS, CAPACITIES, COMPETENCIES SUCH AS;INTERVIEW SKILLS AND PRACTICE, CV WRITING, JOB SEARCH, AND JOB CLUB FACILITIES ALONGSIDE UNDERSTANDING THE PART THEY PLAY TO PROMOTE AN INCLUSIVE CULTURE AT THE WORKPLACE
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net movement in funds of £20,422 for the year ended 5th April 2025, resulting in total net assets of £20,452. The trustees note that most income remains restricted, and the charity does not yet hold full free reserves, though it aims to build reserves equivalent to six months of running costs. The trustees are confident in the charity's financial position and sustainability.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees remain committed to building reserves equivalent to at least six months of running costs as our income grows and diversifies.” — page 5
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Stephanie Nicolachair
- Conrad Benjamin
- Craig Wright
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £56k | £35k |
| 05/04/2024 | £15k | £33k |
| 05/04/2023 | £20k | £2k |
Common questions
Is ARC INITIATIVE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net movement in funds of £20,422 for the year ended 5th April 2025, resulting in total net assets of £20,452. The trustees note that most income remains restricted, and the charity does not yet hold full free reserves, though it aims to build reserves equivalent to six months of running costs. The trustees are confident in the charity's financial position and sustainability. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 09/02/2026 | £20k | Skills for Life |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/04/2024 | £20k | Life Leaders |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/02/2023 | £10k | Life Leaders |