THREADS IN THE GROUND
We are a climate hope organisation - unearthing powerful climate stories to help more people be good ancestors. Our goal is to engage 8 million people in climate hope by 2030. We do this through arts, culture and education focused activity with communities. Our programme ranges from the world's first fungal sculpture trail, to a volunteer-led sustainable feast series.
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TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN THE CONSERVATION OF THE PHYSICAL AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE, BY CURATING AND DELIVERING PUBLIC CREATIVE ACTIVITY PROJECTS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PUBLIC WORKSHOPS AND THEATRE PERFORMANCES.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a small unrestricted surplus of £1,803 for the year, resulting in unrestricted reserves of £5,212. This reserve level is below the charity's stated target of £8,000, which represents three months of operational costs. The trustees confirmed the charity has adequate resources to continue operating for the foreseeable future on a going concern basis.
What the accounts disclose
“we are working towards developing reserves of £8,000 - approximate level of funds required to maintain activity for 3 months.”
Policies the charity declares
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2025
- Volunteers: 14
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2024
- Volunteers: 12
Annual return filing dates (Charity Commission record)
Of its last 2 annual returns with a recorded received date, 1 was received after the due date: year ending 31/03/2025 (received 02/02/2026, 2 days after the 31/01/2026 due date).
Funders the charity credits
- Durham Energy Institute
- Point North
Trustees
- Thomas Gerald Agarchair
- Anisa Saleh
- Anna Victoria Disley
- Bhavisha Kukadia-Moran
- Julia Rawlins
- Miki Yasha Lentin
- Scott McFarlane Liddell
- Stuart Macalister
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £47k | £45k |
| 31/03/2024 | £11k | £8k |
Common questions
Is THREADS IN THE GROUND financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a small unrestricted surplus of £1,803 for the year, resulting in unrestricted reserves of £5,212. This reserve level is below the charity's stated target of £8,000, which represents three months of operational costs. The trustees confirmed the charity has adequate resources to continue operating for the foreseeable future on a going concern basis. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THREADS IN THE GROUND?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THREADS IN THE GROUND as a grant recipient include JOSEPH ROWNTREE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOSEPH ROWNTREE FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £25k | Threads in the Ground |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation North East | 11/04/2024 | £5k | Grant to Threads in the Ground CIO |