FORUM NETWORK INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
Forum exists to convene and serve transformational leaders of character from all sectors of society in the collaborative pursuit of a better world. We do this by building bridges across traditional sector boundaries to create a community in which leading culture-makers connect and collaborate to create positive change. We do this through events, including lectures and working groups.
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE CHARITY ARE FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT TO:ADVANCE EDUCATION, PROMOTE LEARNING AND RESEARCH (PUBLISHING THE USEFUL RESULTS OF ANY SUCH RESEARCH) BY ORGANISING EDUCATIONAL LECTURES, DEBATES, SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEER-TO-PEER LEARNING TO SHARE PRACTICAL LESSONS, INSIGHTS AND ENCOURAGEMENTS AND STIMULATE AND FOSTER AN EXCHANGE OF IDEAS AND PERSPECTIVES ON CONTEMPORARY ISSUES WHICH IMPROVE KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING ABOUT THE EFFECTIVE EXERCISE OF INDIVIDUAL AND COLLECTIVE CITIZENSHIP, CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY AND LEADERSHIP ACROSS THE ARTS, MEDIA, CULTURE, PROFESSIONS, GOVERNMENT, ACADEMIA AND OTHER SOCIAL OCCUPATIONS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reports unrestricted reserves of £236,576, which exceeds its stated policy target of three months' operating expenses (£96,111). The accounts were subject to an independent examination rather than an audit, with the examiner confirming no matters requiring attention. The trustees consider there to be no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“FNIL's policy is to maintain reserves of three-months' operating expenses.” — page 4
“During the accounting period D Stroud, the husband of trustee P Stroud, received remuneration for his post as Co-Founder. Further details on this role can be found within the Key Management note above.” — page 13
Year-over-year changes
- Reserves position vs the charity's own policy moved from "below" (FY2025) to "above" (FY2025).
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2025
- Volunteers: 2
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2025
- Volunteers: 2
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit; payments to trustees for services to the charity
Trustees
- The Baroness Stroud Philippa Claire Stroudchair
- Brook Andrew Hazelton
- Duncan McFadzean
- Mark William Mayhew
- Nancy Rose Gifford
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £462k | £300k |
| 31/03/2025 | £497k | £425k |
Common questions
Is FORUM NETWORK INTERNATIONAL LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reports unrestricted reserves of £236,576, which exceeds its stated policy target of three months' operating expenses (£96,111). The accounts were subject to an independent examination rather than an audit, with the examiner confirming no matters requiring attention. The trustees consider there to be no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds FORUM NETWORK INTERNATIONAL LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name FORUM NETWORK INTERNATIONAL LIMITED as a grant recipient include THE CHRISTOPHER AND HENRY OLDFIELD TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE CHRISTOPHER AND HENRY OLDFIELD TRUST | FY2024 | £11k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE LANKELLYCHASE FOUNDATION | 1 | £270k |
| GAMBLEAWARE | 1 | £150k |
| JOHN ELLERMAN FOUNDATION | 1 | £100k |
| HOLLYHOCK CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £73k |
| CLEAN AIR FUND | 1 | £47k |
| ANGUISH'S EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION | 1 | £38k |
| NORFOLK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £30k |
| WATES FAMILY ENTERPRISE TRUST | 1 | £15k |
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- SHARROW COMMUNITY FORUM LIMITED
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORUM NETWORK INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | £462k | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| THE FORUM TRUST LIMITED | £3.7m | £80,000 - £89,999 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE HONORARY TREASURERS FORUM | £39k | £13,500 | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| FORUM FOR THE FUTURE | £6.9m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| FORTUNE FORUM (SUMMIT) LIMITED | £75k | — | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SHARROW COMMUNITY FORUM LIMITED | £604k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |