NOW FOSTER: THE FUTURE LTD

Registered charity 1207932 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as NOW FOSTER

Working in partnership with local authorities to raise awareness of fostering and support innovation in this area.

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Latest income
£327k
Latest spending
£268k
Registered
2024
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that total funds increased to £62,142 from a surplus of £58,172 generated against income of £326,667. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £62,142 with no stated reserves policy target, and current liabilities of £166,950 are largely covered by deferred income of £165,000.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Corporate structure

The charity’s company — latest Companies House iXBRL filing (balance sheet 31 March 2026)
  • Average employees: 5

Company officers (Companies House)

Current officers of the charity’s own company per the Companies House register, cross-checked against the Charity Commission trustee list by name. A director not on the trustee list is usually a timing or naming difference between the two registers — check both records before drawing conclusions.

Official officers record.

Public-sector contracts awarded

From the official Contracts Finder and Find a Tender notices (supplier matched by exact registered name). Contract income is distinct from grants.

BuyerContractAwardedValue
Greater Manchester Combined AuthorityGMCA 2052 GM Fostering Hub CRM——

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Throughout England

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2025£327k£268k

Common questions

Is NOW FOSTER: THE FUTURE LTD financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total funds increased to £62,142 from a surplus of £58,172 generated against income of £326,667. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £62,142 with no stated reserves policy target, and current liabilities of £166,950 are largely covered by deferred income of £165,000. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

Who funds NOW FOSTER: THE FUTURE LTD?

Funders whose own accounts filings name NOW FOSTER: THE FUTURE LTD as a grant recipient include THE KPMG FOUNDATION, Z V M RANGOONWALA FOUNDATION, THE 4814 TRUST.

Known funders

Grants to this charity found in funders’ own accounts filings.

FunderYearAmountPurpose (as stated by the funder)
THE KPMG FOUNDATIONFY2024£300kInnovations in fostering recruitment and retention
Z V M RANGOONWALA FOUNDATIONFY2025£40kSupporting the foster care system in the UK.
THE 4814 TRUSTFY2025£15k