IN FOCUS EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT
In Focus provides photography and related visual arts based education that leads to improved wellbeing, pro-social identities, transferable skills and qualifications. Service users are often young people who have faced challenging situations in their lives so far and may not be accessing other forms of training and development.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that free reserves were £4,000 at the end of the period, which is below the trustees' stated policy target of approximately £25,000. The charity reported total income from various grants and donations, with Arts Council England being the largest single source at £49,750.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Robert Alan Francischair
- Astrid Lilia Martin
- Dr Louise Juliet Govier
- Francis Meadster
- Jonathan Grayson William Gardner
- Lorna Marie Digweed
- OLIVIA MARY LILLIAN PRIESTLEY
- Rosanna Louise Foster
- Thomas Lennon Slevin
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/11/2025 | £137k | £121k |
| 30/11/2024 | £85k | £75k |
Common questions
Is IN FOCUS EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that free reserves were £4,000 at the end of the period, which is below the trustees' stated policy target of approximately £25,000. The charity reported total income from various grants and donations, with Arts Council England being the largest single source at £49,750. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds IN FOCUS EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT?
Funders whose own accounts filings name IN FOCUS EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT as a grant recipient include THE BLAGRAVE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE BLAGRAVE TRUST | FY2024 | £20k | Increasing civil society's accountability to young people |
| THE BLAGRAVE TRUST | FY2025 | £13k | Increasing civil society's accountability to young people |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 09/04/2026 | £292k | Core Funding |