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Mentor Foundation UK

Mentor works to protect children from alcohol, drugs and related risky behaviours to equip them to thrive in a complex world. We work with young people, parents,carers,schools and youth groups, throughout the UK to foster young people's ambitions, and with government and influencers to inform prevention and early intervention policy. Our work is based on the best international scientific evidence.

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Activities & Mission

Mentor works to protect children from alcohol, drugs and related risky behaviours to equip them to thrive in a complex world. We work with young people, parents,carers,schools and youth groups, throughout the UK to foster young people's ambitions, and with government and influencers to inform prevention and early intervention policy. Our work is based on the best international scientific evidence.

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
£809,433
Latest Expenditure
£977,645

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 113.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 93.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 7.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £558,431
Charitable Activities £250,181
Other Trading £765
Investments £56
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £914,488
Raising Funds £63,157
Governance £8,285
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 2018.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2018
£809,433
£977,645£914,488£106,103£100,22824 / 113
2017
£1,281,855
£1,230,187£1,171,525£274,315£223,48523 / 27
2016
£1,199,892
£1,054,088£1,019,108£222,647£170,74914 / 28
2015
£723,902
£694,245£659,222£76,843£76,08911 / 53
2014
£628,672
£621,237£570,843£47,186£47,18611 / 35

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Mentor Foundation UK

What does Mentor Foundation UK do?

Mentor works to protect children from alcohol, drugs and related risky behaviours to equip them to thrive in a complex world. We work with young people, parents,carers,schools and youth groups, throughout the UK to foster young people's ambitions, and with government and influencers to inform prevention and early intervention policy. Our work is based on the best international scientific evidence.

How much income did Mentor Foundation UK report in 2018?

Mentor Foundation UK reported total income of £809k and reported expenditure of £978k for the financial year ending 2018, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Mentor Foundation UK registered as a charity?

Mentor Foundation UK was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 November 2005 as charity number 1112339. It has been registered for 21 years.

Who runs Mentor Foundation UK?

Mentor Foundation UK is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is SIM SCAVAZZA. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Mentor Foundation UK operate?

Mentor Foundation UK operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Mentor Foundation UK a registered charity?

Yes — Mentor Foundation UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1112339.

Details

Address
60 St Martin's Lane
London
WC2N 4JS
Registration Date
30 November 2005
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4019786
Charity Number
1112339

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Trustees

SIM SCAVAZZA Chair
Adam Bennett
Antonia Kathryn De Gier
Clive Standish
Derek Tracy
Fiona Boyd
Hanna Carolyn Head
Harry Robin Sumnall
Scott Sullivan

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