Release Financial Charity
Also known as: Release
Release is a money education charity and home of Budget Buddies. Providing money education (financial capability) training, guidance & information to educate & equip people with the crucial life skill of managing their finances & making informed choices. Including practical help with budgeting & related support. Budget Buddies is a mentoring scheme supporting people manage their finances. .
Activities & Mission
Release is a money education charity and home of Budget Buddies. Providing money education (financial capability) training, guidance & information to educate & equip people with the crucial life skill of managing their finances & making informed choices. Including practical help with budgeting & related support. Budget Buddies is a mentoring scheme supporting people manage their finances. .
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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.
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2026.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2014 — Release (financial) Charitable Trust (organisation 4016594)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £32,495 | £51,641 | 0 / 4 | |||
| 2025 | £7,493 | £35,451 | 0 / 5 | |||
| 2024 | £5,342 | £31,424 | 0 / 15 | |||
| 2023 | £90,370 | £85,332 | 0 / 24 | |||
| 2022 | £89,731 | £82,632 | 0 / 19 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Release Financial Charity
What does Release Financial Charity do?
Release is a money education charity and home of Budget Buddies. Providing money education (financial capability) training, guidance & information to educate & equip people with the crucial life skill of managing their finances & making informed choices. Including practical help with budgeting & related support. Budget Buddies is a mentoring scheme supporting people manage their finances. .
How much income did Release Financial Charity report in 2026?
Release Financial Charity reported total income of £32k and reported expenditure of £52k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Release Financial Charity registered as a charity?
Release Financial Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 January 2014 as charity number 1155290. It has been registered for 12 years.
Who runs Release Financial Charity?
Release Financial Charity is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is IAN REID GLOVER. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Release Financial Charity operate?
Release Financial Charity operates across 3 areas: Cornwall, Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire.
Is Release Financial Charity a registered charity?
Yes — Release Financial Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1155290.
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Also governs 1 other charity
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Also Known As
- Release
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated