UNLOCK
Unlocking-real life stories of urban people. Revealing-good news of the down to earth Christ. Releasing-life changing skills and confidence. Unlock is a Christian charity that has worked since 1973 to help urban churches of any denomination respond to the challenges in their areas. We are especially concerned with helping people in "text-shy" cultures to explore their faith. We place trained unloc
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net outgoing resource of £2,902 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £62,538 to £49,543. The trustees maintain that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, citing a reserves policy target of three months' operating costs. The charity holds unrestricted funds of £21,227 against a designated fund of £19,989 and restricted funds of £7,262.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- NICHOLAS ARTHUR CARTERchair
- ANDREW MICHAEL DORTON
- Rev Canon Suzanne Sheriff
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £44k | £47k |
| 31/12/2023 | £41k | £56k |
| 31/12/2022 | £55k | £53k |
| 31/12/2021 | £48k | £47k |
| 31/12/2020 | £51k | £57k |
Common questions
Is UNLOCK financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net outgoing resource of £2,902 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £62,538 to £49,543. The trustees maintain that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, citing a reserves policy target of three months' operating costs. The charity holds unrestricted funds of £21,227 against a designated fund of £19,989 and restricted funds of £7,262. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds UNLOCK?
Funders whose own accounts filings name UNLOCK as a grant recipient include THE J G HOGG CHARITABLE TRUST, THE A B CHARITABLE TRUST, DRAPERS CHARITABLE FUND, HIGHWAY ONE TRUST, THE 3 TS CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE J G HOGG CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £60k | Advancement of citizen or community development |
| THE A B CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £25k | |
| THE A B CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £20k | The Justice System and penal reform |
| DRAPERS CHARITABLE FUND | FY2023 | £15k | Core costs |
| HIGHWAY ONE TRUST | FY2021 | £10k | |
| THE 3 TS CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £10k | |
| THE NOEL BUXTON TRUST | FY2025 | £9k | To help fund a volunteer-led helpline giving advice to ex-offenders who face barriers to employment and housing. |
| LORD BARNBY'S FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £5k | |
| LORD BARNBY'S FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £5k | |
| W F SOUTHALL TRUST | FY2022 | £3k | Social Action |
| THE NOEL BUXTON TRUST | FY2022 | £3k | To help fund a volunteer-led helpline giving advice to ex-offenders who face barriers to employment and housing. |
| THE NOEL BUXTON TRUST | FY2024 | £3k | To help fund a volunteer-led helpline giving advice to ex-offenders who face barriers to employment and housing. |
| W F SOUTHALL TRUST | FY2023 | £3k | Social Action |
| THE NOEL BUXTON TRUST | FY2023 | £3k | To help fund a volunteer-led helpline giving advice to ex-offenders who face barriers to employment and housing. |
| W F SOUTHALL TRUST | FY2025 | £3k | Social Action |
| W F SOUTHALL TRUST | FY2024 | £3k | Social Action |
| THE LAW SOCIETY CHARITY | FY2024 | £3k | |
| THE OAKDALE TRUST | FY2025 | £2k | |
| THE COLE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £1k | Personal and Community Empowerment |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER, BURNHAM | FY2024 | £308 | Mission, Giving and Donations |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY, FROGMORE | FY2024 | £180 | Mission |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY, FROGMORE | FY2021 | £150 | Missions |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 01/04/2022 | £1k | UNLOCK |
| UK government | 01/04/2021 | £2k | UNLOCK |