THE NEXT CENTURY FOUNDATION
Working to promote peace and rapprochement and to reduce and resolve conflict. The Next Century Foundation is a think and do tank and promotes the four freedoms: Freedom from fear, freedom from want, freedom of expression and freedom of religion. The Next Century Foundation also endeavours to promote a more inclusive world.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £539 for the year ended 31 July 2025, resulting in total funds of £6,929.57. The trustees note that funding remains a main constraint, with travel severely restricted due to a lack of large donors, though they remain hopeful for future engagement. The charity carries no overdraft and pays debts as they go, with no material uncertainty disclosed regarding its ability to continue operating.
What the accounts disclose
“Restricted funds 2025 solely includes £2,000 ringfenced by trustee and donor Mr Vivian Wineman as a donation to the Palestine-Israel Journal” — page 3
Trustees
- ALASTAIR KING-SMITH
- AMBASSADOR MARK HAMBLEY
- MILI GOTTLEIB
- THE EARL OF ST ANDREWS
- VIVIAN WINEMAN
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £31k | £31k |
| 31/07/2024 | £21k | £18k |
| 31/07/2023 | £35k | £45k |
| 31/07/2022 | £39k | £28k |
| 31/07/2021 | £17k | £23k |
Common questions
Is THE NEXT CENTURY FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £539 for the year ended 31 July 2025, resulting in total funds of £6,929.57. The trustees note that funding remains a main constraint, with travel severely restricted due to a lack of large donors, though they remain hopeful for future engagement. The charity carries no overdraft and pays debts as they go, with no material uncertainty disclosed regarding its ability to continue operating. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.