NO GOING BACK FOUNDATION
PROMOTING THE REHABILITATION OF PRISON LEAVERS, THOSE ON COMMUNITY SENTENCES OR THOSE AT RISK OF BEING IMPRISONED AND REDUCE RE-OFFENDING, IN PARTICULAR BUT WITHOUT LIMITATION BY THE PROVISION OF EDUCATION AND SUPPORT, LIFE SKILLS, MENTORING AND ADVICE, EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, OR TRAINING FOR EMPLOYMENT. OPERATING PREDOMINANTLY IN THE LONDON AREA.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £10,835 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total income of £381,355 against expenditure of £370,520. However, the balance sheet shows net liabilities of £28,221, driven by unrestricted funds of £(54,340) partially offset by restricted funds of £26,119. The trustees confirm the financial health remains stable and note a policy to build general reserves to ensure sufficient operating costs are freely available.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the Trustees to continue to build the general reserves to ensure sufficient operating costs are freely available.” — page 4
Trustees
- John Robertsonchair
- Jane Hindle
- Judge Nicholas Richard Maybury Hilliard
- LADY TESSA BREWER
- Stephen Turner
- Viraj Patel
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £381k | £371k |
| 31/08/2024 | £364k | £403k |
Common questions
Is NO GOING BACK FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £10,835 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total income of £381,355 against expenditure of £370,520. However, the balance sheet shows net liabilities of £28,221, driven by unrestricted funds of £(54,340) partially offset by restricted funds of £26,119. The trustees confirm the financial health remains stable and note a policy to build general reserves to ensure sufficient operating costs are freely available. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds NO GOING BACK FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name NO GOING BACK FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include THE DYERS' COMPANY CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE DYERS' COMPANY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £1k | The City |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mercers' Company | 01/10/2025 | £155k | Grant to No Going Back Foundation |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 12/08/2025 | £18k | Improving Opportunities for Prison Leavers |