IT'S IN NOTTINGHAM FOUNDATION
Objects
THE OBJECT OF THE CIO IS:3.1 THE PROMOTION OF THE VOLUNTARY SECTOR IN NOTTINGHAM AND THE SURROUNDING AREA FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT BY:3.1.1 LIAISING WITH AND HARNESSING COLLABORATION BETWEEN CHARITIES, VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS, AND PRIVATE AND PUBLIC SECTOR ORGANISATIONS; 3.1.2 IDENTIFYING NEEDS IN THE VOLUNTARY SECTOR AND ESTABLISHING PROJECTS OR POLICIES TO ADDRESS THEM, WITH A PARTICULAR FOCUS ON GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT PROCESSES; 3.1.3 ASSISTING IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF FUNDING PROGRAMMES TO CHARITIES AND VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS, MONITORING FOR GRANTS, RECOMMENDING GRANTS, ASSISTING IN APPLICATIONS FOR GRANTS;3.1.4 PROVIDING TRAINING, CONFERENCES AND SEMINARS ON SUBJECTS RELEVANT TO THE EFFICIENCY OF THE VOLUNTARY SECTOR; AND3.1.5 PROVIDING ADVICE AND SUPPORT TO ORGANISATIONS ON HOW TO ESTABLISH CHARITIES AND VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS.3.2 THE VOLUNTARY SECTOR MEANS CHARITIES AND VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS. CHARITIES ARE ORGANISATIONS WHICH ARE ESTABLISHED FOR EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE PURPOSES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF ENGLAND AND WALES. VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS ARE INDEPENDENT ORGANISATIONS WHICH ARE ESTABLISHED FOR PURPOSES THAT ADD VALUE TO THE COMMUNITY AS A WHOLE, OR A SIGNIFICANT SECTION OF THE COMMUNITY, AND WHICH ARE NOT PERMITTED BY THEIR CONSTITUTION TO MAKE A PROFIT FOR PRIVATE DISTRIBUTION. VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS DOES NOT INCLUDE LOCAL GOVERNMENT OR OTHER STATUTORY AUTHORITIES.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure deficit of £1,542 for the year ended 31 December 2025, with total income of £29,500 against total expenditure of £31,042. Per the balance sheet, the charity holds negative net assets of £1,542, comprising unrestricted funds of the same negative amount and no restricted funds balance at year-end. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would cause them to believe the accounts did not accord with the accounting records.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity's income for the year was £29,500 and expenditure was £31,042, leaving a deficit of £1,542 for the year.” — page 4
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Social media 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 31/12/2024
- Grant-making is its main activity
Annual return filing dates (Charity Commission record)
Of its last 2 annual returns with a recorded received date, 1 was received after the due date: year ending 31/12/2024 (received 02/02/2026, 94 days after the 31/10/2025 due date).
Trustees
- Nigel Alan Wheatleychair
- Martin Stone
- Natalie Francess Robinson
- Richard Lane
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £30k | £28k |
| 31/12/2024 | £0 | £0 |
Common questions
Is IT'S IN NOTTINGHAM FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure deficit of £1,542 for the year ended 31 December 2025, with total income of £29,500 against total expenditure of £31,042. Per the balance sheet, the charity holds negative net assets of £1,542, comprising unrestricted funds of the same negative amount and no restricted funds balance at year-end. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would cause them to believe the accounts did not accord with the accounting records. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOUNDATION | 1 | £201k |
| WESTWAY TRUST | 1 | £41k |
| THE SIR JAMES KNOTT TRUST | 1 | £25k |
| THE BERNICIA FOUNDATION | 1 | £9k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT'S IN NOTTINGHAM FOUNDATION | £30k | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| NORTH TEIGNMOUTH COMMUNITY CHURCH | £38k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| NORTHCOURT CENTRE | £34k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NOTTING HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH | £160k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| DISABILITY NORTH | £732k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ELTHAM LITTLE THEATRE LTD | £184k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |