ARC INITIATIVE

Registered charity 1199808 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

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.

Objects

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

The charity’s charitable objects and area of benefit, quoted from its governing document as held on the Charity Commission register.

Causes: General Charitable Purposes · Education/training · Disability · The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty · Human Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity · website · Get email alerts

Latest income
£56k
Latest spending
£35k
Registered
2022
Accounts read
FY2025

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.

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

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: six months of running costs
“The Trustees remain committed to building reserves equivalent to at least six months of running costs as our income grows and diversifies.” — page 5
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Policies the charity declares

In its annual return the charity told the Commission that it has the policies listed below. This is self-declared: it is not verified by the Commission or by this site, and it is not evidence of how a policy works in practice.

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Arc Initiative (matched by registered charity number).

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

Trustees · trustee networks

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

Operates in: Throughout England

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
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

Grants to this charity published as open data by government and lottery funders (360Giving).

FunderDateAmountPurpose
The National Lottery Community Fund09/02/2026£20kSkills for Life
The National Lottery Community Fund04/04/2024£20kLife Leaders
The National Lottery Community Fund03/02/2023£10kLife Leaders