THE OUTLOOK FOUNDATION
The principal activities of the charity are; to deliver person-centred care, education and training in life skills, that promote social inclusion and community interaction, whilst providing a safe and comfortable home environment, for adults with learning disabilities aged 18+.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated total income of £1,808,939 with net outgoing resources of £1,746,541, resulting in a net increase in unrestricted funds. Free reserves were reported at £58,361, which the trustees acknowledge is lower than their stated policy target of three months' expenditure (£419,787). The trustees assert the charity is financially solvent and has adequate resources to continue as a going concern, supported by significant tangible assets valued at over £1.6m.
What the accounts disclose
“Three months expenditure, excluding depreciation, totals £419,787 suggesting that free reserves are lower than the Trustees would like the charity to hold.”
“During the year, there were transactions with related parties. A family member of key management personal was employed by the charity during the year. They received £30,385 (2024 - £29,447). ” — page 31
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 02438015
Funders the charity credits
Company officers (Companies House)
- PATEL, Dhermisha on trustee list
- MCLEAN, Gavin George on trustee list
- TRUMP, Eric Christopher on trustee list
- O'MAHONEY, Michael Eugene on trustee list
- BELL, Simon on trustee list
- MILES, Richard Martin on trustee list
- DE POL, Angelo not on trustee list
- SCOTT-GLIBA, Elizabeth Anne, Doctor on trustee list
- MINALL, Stephen Albert on trustee list
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Care Quality Commission ratings
- The Outlook Foundation: Good
Trustees
- Stephen Minallchair
- Angelo De Pol
- Dhermisha Patel
- Dr Elizabeth Anne Scott-Gliba
- Eric Christopher Trump
- Gavin George Mclean
- Michael Eugene O'Mahoney
- Richard Martin Miles
- Simon Bell
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £1.8m | £1.7m |
| 31/03/2024 | £1.4m | £1.4m |
| 31/03/2023 | £1.2m | £1.2m |
| 31/03/2022 | £1.1m | £1.3m |
| 31/03/2021 | £1.1m | £1.2m |
Common questions
Is THE OUTLOOK FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated total income of £1,808,939 with net outgoing resources of £1,746,541, resulting in a net increase in unrestricted funds. Free reserves were reported at £58,361, which the trustees acknowledge is lower than their stated policy target of three months' expenditure (£419,787). The trustees assert the charity is financially solvent and has adequate resources to continue as a going concern, supported by significant tangible assets valued at over £1.6m. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by TC Group.
Who funds THE OUTLOOK FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE OUTLOOK FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include THE WILL CHARITABLE TRUST, THE FEDERATED FOUNDATION (ALSO KNOWN AS THE BORWICK CHARITABLE TRUST).
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE WILL CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £10k | Care of People with Learning Disabilities |
| THE FEDERATED FOUNDATION (ALSO KNOWN AS THE BORWICK CHARITABLE TRUST) | FY2023 | £5k | Charitable Donations |
| THE FEDERATED FOUNDATION (ALSO KNOWN AS THE BORWICK CHARITABLE TRUST) | FY2022 | £5k | Charitable Donations |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| COUNTY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
| OCEAN REGENERATION TRUST | 1 | £8k |
| JOHNNIE JOHNSON TRUST | 1 | £8k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST BARNABAS, WINCHESTER | 1 | £5k |
| THE MONTAL CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £5k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE OUTLOOK FOUNDATION | £1.8m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| OUTREACH COMMUNITY AND RESIDENTIAL SERVICES | £2.8m | £70,001 - £80,000 | 1 | below | 78.1% | no doubt |
| RUTLAND HOUSE COMMUNITY TRUST LIMITED | £1.5m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| COMMUNITY OUTREACH | £1.5m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ADAM OUTREACH PROJECT | £558k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| INDIVIDUAL CARE SERVICES | £7.0m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |