OUR FUTURE
Our Future unlocks the power and potential of communities to build a flourishing future. We work primarily with communities experiencing deprivation. We bring together local leaders and communities to create their own vision and support them to transform the home towns they love. We do this by connecting ideas and local energy, to resources and a national network.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with total funds of £278,720, having generated a net income of £67,554. The trustees note that unrestricted funds represent grant income secured for year 3 operations and that the three-month reserves policy threshold was met. The charity relies on proactive fundraising to maintain adequate runway for future costs.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees' policy is to ensure that the charity holds, at all times, at least three months of core operating costs in committed unrestricted funding” — page 8
“Grimsby Town Football Club is co-owned by Jason Stockwood, former trustee of the charity. The football club provides complimentary room hire.” — page 15
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/09/2025)
Trustees
- Dr Derrick Bancroft Anderson CBE
- Dr Majdi Osman
- James Perry
- Lucia Keijer-Palau
- Sacha Veronica Pemberthy
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £618k | £550k |
| 30/09/2024 | £667k | £456k |
Common questions
Is OUR FUTURE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with total funds of £278,720, having generated a net income of £67,554. The trustees note that unrestricted funds represent grant income secured for year 3 operations and that the three-month reserves policy threshold was met. The charity relies on proactive fundraising to maintain adequate runway for future costs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds OUR FUTURE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name OUR FUTURE as a grant recipient include THE DULVERTON TRUST, THE SEGELMAN TRUST, THE MERCERS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, THE OGDEN TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE DULVERTON TRUST | FY2026 | £120k | Core Costs |
| THE SEGELMAN TRUST | FY2024 | £100k | unrestricted grant |
| THE SEGELMAN TRUST | FY2023 | £100k | Core support |
| THE MERCERS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £55k | Church & Communities Programme |
| THE DULVERTON TRUST | FY2025 | £45k | Core funding 23/24 |
| THE OGDEN TRUST | FY2025 | £5k | Grants to institutions |
| THE SEGELMAN TRUST | FY2022 | £2k | Grants to institutions |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mercers' Company | 17/04/2024 | £41k | Grant to Our Future |