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Forum For The Future

Also known as: The Forum for the Future

Forum for the Future works in partnership with leading organisations in business and the public sector. Our vision is of business and communities thriving in a future that is environmentally sustainable and socially just. We inspire and challenge organisations with positive visions of a sustainable future; deliver practical ways to realise those visions; and train leaders to bring about change.

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Activities & Mission

Forum for the Future works in partnership with leading organisations in business and the public sector. Our vision is of business and communities thriving in a future that is environmentally sustainable and socially just. We inspire and challenge organisations with positive visions of a sustainable future; deliver practical ways to realise those visions; and train leaders to bring about change.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£6,561,000
Latest Expenditure
£6,601,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 99.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 98.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 2.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £25,000
Charitable Activities £6,520,000
Other Trading £0
Investments £16,000
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £6,499,000
Raising Funds £102,000
Governance £83,000
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£6,561,000
£6,601,000£6,499,000£2,291,000£308,00079 / 12
2023
£6,855,000
£6,443,000£6,260,000£2,329,000£579,00077 / 1
2022
£6,375,000
£6,418,000£6,212,000£1,954,000£861,00073 / 0
2021
£5,127,000
£5,385,000£5,095,000£1,991,000£1,027,00076 / 0
2020
£5,809,000
£5,390,000£5,195,000£2,264,000£935,00079 / 2

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Forum For The Future

What does Forum For The Future do?

Forum for the Future works in partnership with leading organisations in business and the public sector. Our vision is of business and communities thriving in a future that is environmentally sustainable and socially just. We inspire and challenge organisations with positive visions of a sustainable future; deliver practical ways to realise those visions; and train leaders to bring about change.

How much income did Forum For The Future report in 2024?

Forum For The Future reported total income of £6.56m and reported expenditure of £6.60m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Forum For The Future registered as a charity?

Forum For The Future was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 31 August 1994 as charity number 1040519. It has been registered for 32 years.

Who runs Forum For The Future?

Forum For The Future is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rita Clifton CBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Forum For The Future operate?

Forum For The Future operates across 4 areas: India, Singapore, United States and England.

Is Forum For The Future a registered charity?

Yes — Forum For The Future is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1040519.

Details

Address
Studio 4, The Trampery
239 Old Street
LONDON
EC1V 9EY
Registration Date
31 August 1994
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1040519
Charity Number
1040519

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Trustees

Rita Clifton CBE Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Bruce McCombie
Charlotte Ersboll Christofersen
Deepa Iyer
Deepak Subramanian
Emily Jane Bushby
Emily Kathryn Gibson
Jonathan Giles Macartney Wates
Komala Ramachandra
Laura McGonigal

Also Known As

  • The Forum for the Future

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