FOUNDATION FOR CONDUCTIVE EDUCATION
The Foundation is the overarching charity. Within it, is NICE - Centre for Movement Disorders, which provides the practice and academic bases through which we can both demonstrate and develop Conductive Education. NICE offers three types of service: Children's, Rehabilitation, Training All services meet the full requirements of appropriate Government inspection criteria
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £86,945 for the year ended 31 July 2025, with total unrestricted reserves standing at £1,088,342. Although the charity reported net current liabilities of £224,553, this position includes deferred income and is supported by an overdraft facility and ongoing bank support. The trustees confirm that free reserves are maintained at a level of three months' costs to cover unforeseen circumstances.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees believe that to ensure that NICE can run effectively in the event of unforeseen circumstances that free reserves should be at a level of three months costs.” — page 12
“During the year ended 31 July 2025 NICE received income totalling £5,695 (2024: £10,510) from the Keith Coombs Trust, a registered charity, in which Anthony Coombs and Graham Coombs, trustees of NICE, also serve as trustees.” — page 48
“During the year ended 31 July 2025 NICE received income totalling £6,250 (2024: £8,420) from Thomas Dudley Limited, a company in which Robert Holden, a trustee of NICE, also serves as a director.” — page 48
“During the year ended 31 July 2025 NICE received income totalling £5,695 (2024: £10,510) from the Keith Coombs Trust, a registered charity, in which Anthony Coombs and Graham Coombs, trustees of NICE, also serve as trustees.” — page 48
“During the year ended 31 July 2025 NICE received income totalling £6,250 (2024: £8,420) from Thomas Dudley Limited, a company in which Robert Holden, a trustee of NICE, also serves as a director.” — page 48
“During the year ended 31 July 2025 NICE received income totalling £5,695 (2024: £10,510) from the Keith Coombs Trust, a registered charity, in which Anthony Coombs and Graham Coombs, trustees of NICE, also serve as trustees.” — page 48
“During the year ended 31 July 2025 NICE received income totalling £6,250 (2024: £8,420) from Thomas Dudley Limited, a company in which Robert Holden, a trustee of NICE, also serves as a director.” — page 48
“During the year ended 31 July 2025 NICE received income totalling £5,695 (2024: £10,510) from the Keith Coombs Trust, a registered charity, in which Anthony Coombs and Graham Coombs, trustees of NICE, also serve as trustees.” — page 48
“During the year ended 31 July 2025 NICE received income totalling £6,250 (2024: £8,420) from Thomas Dudley Limited, a company in which Robert Holden, a trustee of NICE, also serves as a director.” — page 48
“During the year ended 31 July 2025 NICE received income totalling £5,695 (2024: £10,510) from the Keith Coombs Trust, a registered charity, in which Anthony Coombs and Graham Coombs, trustees of NICE, also serve as trustees.” — page 48
“During the year ended 31 July 2025 NICE received income totalling £6,250 (2024: £8,420) from Thomas Dudley Limited, a company in which Robert Holden, a trustee of NICE, also serves as a director.” — page 48
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/07/2025)
Trustees
- Robert Holdenchair
- ANTHONY COOMBS
- Brid Holden
- GRAHAM COOMBS
- Guv Samra
- JAYNE TITCHENER
- Judtih Ann Holden
- LES LAWRENCE
- Lisa Bryan
- Peter Tierney
- Richard James Anthony Coombs
- Roger David Wood
- Sara Collett
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £1.2m | £1.1m |
| 31/07/2024 | £1.2m | £1.0m |
| 31/07/2023 | £889k | £1.0m |
| 31/07/2022 | £1.0m | £993k |
| 31/07/2021 | £975k | £968k |
Common questions
Is FOUNDATION FOR CONDUCTIVE EDUCATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £86,945 for the year ended 31 July 2025, with total unrestricted reserves standing at £1,088,342. Although the charity reported net current liabilities of £224,553, this position includes deferred income and is supported by an overdraft facility and ongoing bank support. The trustees confirm that free reserves are maintained at a level of three months' costs to cover unforeseen circumstances. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by J W Hinks LLP.
Who funds FOUNDATION FOR CONDUCTIVE EDUCATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name FOUNDATION FOR CONDUCTIVE EDUCATION as a grant recipient include THE GRAND LODGE OF MARK MASTER MASONS' FUND OF BENEVOLENCE, THE SAINTBURY TRUST, THE LOPPYLUGS AND BARBARA MORRISON CHARITABLE TRUST, THE ROGER & DOUGLAS TURNER CHARITABLE TRUST, THE SHELDON TRUST.
Known funders
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 12/02/2026 | £20k | Down’s Syndrome (DS) Milestone Connections |
| Sport England | 30/10/2025 | £4k | Movement sessions for Parkinson's Community |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 06/02/2025 | £20k | Parent Carer Community Wellbeing |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 26/01/2024 | £20k | Road to Wellness |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 27/07/2023 | £233k | NICE Beginnings |
| Crowdfunder | 13/07/2022 | £4k | Local Action Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/05/2020 | £40k | COVID-19 Remote Rehabilitation |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/07/2011 | £7k | DEVELOPING WRITING SKILLS FOR PEOPLE WITH PARTKINSON'S |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 08/09/2010 | £69k | Conductive Wii-habilitation for people with Parkinson's |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| SKIPTON BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 2 | £5k |
| Moto Foundation | 2 | £650 |
| THE NUFFIELD FOUNDATION | 1 | £970k |
| IRWIN MITCHELL CHARITIES FOUNDATION | 1 | £591k |
| THE DROMINTEE TRUST | 1 | £60k |
| WHEELER MILL FOUNDATION | 1 | £59k |
| Matchroom Charitable Foundation | 1 | £50k |
| MISSION44 | 1 | £34k |
Charities like this
- THE RAINBOW CENTRE FOR CONDUCTIVE EDUCATION LTD
- Steps Conductive Education Centre
- THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH IN ENGLAND AND WALES
- PACES SHEFFIELD
- THE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT
- NIALLS FOUNDATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOUNDATION FOR CONDUCTIVE EDUCATION | £1.2m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE RAINBOW CENTRE FOR CONDUCTIVE EDUCATION LTD | £1.1m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| Steps Conductive Education Centre | £244k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH IN ENGLAND AND WALES | £19.2m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PACES SHEFFIELD | £4.4m | — | 2 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT | £259k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |