FUTURE SCOPE CHARITABLE TRUST
Grant-making
Objects
(I) TO ASSIST IN SUCH WAYS AS THE CHARITY TRUSTEES THINK FIT ANY CHARITY IN THE UNITED KINGDOM WHOSE AIMS INCLUDE ADVANCING THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG PEOPLE BY DEVELOPING THEIR MENTAL, PHYSICAL AND MORAL CAPABILITIES THROUGH LEISURE TIME ACTIVITIES. (II) THE BENEFIT OF SUCH OTHER CHARITABLE EDUCATIONAL OBJECTS AND PURPOSES AS THE CHARITY TRUSTEES MAY IN THEIR DISCRETION THINK FIT.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £8,965,641, which exceeds the trustees' stated policy target of approximately six months' expenditure. The trustees confirm that assets are available and adequate to fulfill obligations, with no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The income for the period was £4,761,977 (2023: £4,000,000) , being a receipt of donations made by the Settlor to the Trust.” — page 6
“It is the policy of the Trustees to maintain the General unrestricted funds, which are the free reserves of the Charity, at a level which equates to approximately 6 months’ expenditure on grants and management and administration.” — page 7
“During the year Norman Parry (trustee) made donations of £4,761,339 (2023: £4,000,000) to the charity.” — page 22
“Wansbroughs LLP is an entity related to the charity by virtue of a trustee of the charity having significant influence over the LLP. Wansbroughs LLP fees are billed on an arm's length basis, apart from time relating to the work of Andrew Jenkins (trustee) which is billed by Wansbroughs at up to half of his standard hourly rate.” — page 22
“During the year Norman Parry (trustee) made donations of £4,761,339 (2023: £4,000,000) to the charity.” — page 22
“Wansbroughs LLP is an entity related to the charity by virtue of a trustee of the charity having significant influence over the LLP. Wansbroughs LLP fees are billed on an arm's length basis, apart from time relating to the work of Andrew Jenkins (trustee) which is billed by Wansbroughs at up to half of his standard hourly rate.” — page 22
Policies the charity declares
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2025
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2024
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2023
- Grant-making is its main activity
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Trustees
- ANDREW MORRIS JENKINS
- Jessica Parry
- William Thomas Parry
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £236k | £314k |
| 31/12/2024 | £4.8m | £180k |
| 31/12/2023 | £4.0m | £30k |
Common questions
Is FUTURE SCOPE CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £8,965,641, which exceeds the trustees' stated policy target of approximately six months' expenditure. The trustees confirm that assets are available and adequate to fulfill obligations, with no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Saffery LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| The Ethos Foundation | 1 | £5k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUTURE SCOPE CHARITABLE TRUST | £236k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| FT FINANCIAL LITERACY AND INCLUSION CAMPAIGN | £847k | over £80,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| JACOBS FUTURA FOUNDATION | £22.4m | £380,000 - £389,999 | — | above | — | no doubt |
| IMPACT GOSPEL CENTRE | £223k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SCJM CHARITABLE TRUST | £54k | — | 0 | below | — | noted |
| THE GITTA TANGYE TRUST | £2.5m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |