LIVING POTENTIAL FOUNDATION
We are raising funds to build a residential centre. Our consciousness-based courses are proven to rebalance, integrate and strengthen mind-body, health and wellbeing, providing a firm ground for discovering and opening each person's full potential. We have a special focus on the welfare of women and young people.
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE, FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT:3.1 TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC, BY PROVIDING AND ASSISTING IN THE PROVISION OF COURSES, WORKSHOPS, LECTURES, EVENTS, AND OTHER LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDING RESIDENTIAL COURSES AND RETREATS ON TOPICS THAT WILL HELP ADVANCE THEM IN LIFE AND DEVELOP THEIR SKILLS, CAPACITIES AND CAPABILITIES TO ENABLE THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN SOCIETY AS MATURE AND RESPONSIBLE INDIVIDUALS; AND3.2 TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH, PARTICULARLY, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY OF WOMEN AND YOUNG PEOPLE BY PROVIDING ACTIVITIES AND HOLISTIC PROGRAMMES.NOTHING IN THIS CONSTITUTION SHALL AUTHORISE AN APPLICATION OF THE PROPERTY OF THE CIO FOR PURPOSES WHICH ARE NOT CHARITABLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 7 OF THE CHARITIES AND TRUSTEE INVESTMENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 2005 AND SECTION 2 OF THE CHARITIES ACT (NORTHERN IRELAND) 2008.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total funds increased to £175,475, with unrestricted reserves at £132,407, which is well above the stated policy target of £15,000. The charity reported a net receipt of £19,691 for the year, indicating positive financial performance and adequate resources to continue operations.
What the accounts disclose
“Principal sources of income: Donations” — page 2
“The charity’s policy is to hold at least £15,000 in reserves to cover three months of core operating costs and grant commitments.” — page 1
“One trustee participated in a residential educational programme and received a benefit of course accommodation paid by the charity and costing £5,100.” — page 6
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
Trustees
- RUTH MARIE FISKENchair
- Daphne Constance Sheard
- Dr Bernadette Maria van den Hout
- Vanda Nicole Heloise Horvath
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £73k | £53k |
| 31/12/2024 | £170k | £6k |
Common questions
Is LIVING POTENTIAL FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total funds increased to £175,475, with unrestricted reserves at £132,407, which is well above the stated policy target of £15,000. The charity reported a net receipt of £19,691 for the year, indicating positive financial performance and adequate resources to continue operations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.