The Onside Foundation
THE TRUSTEES OF THE ONSIDE FOUNDATION ARE CURRENTLY FOCUSED ON RAISING FUNDS AND AWARDING GRANTS TO FACILITATE THE CONSTRUCTION OF STATE OF THE ART YOUTH FACILITIES ACROSS THE UK AND OTHERWISE SUPPORTING THE WORK OF ONSIDE YOUTH ZONES (CHARITY NUMBER 1125893) AND INDIVIDUAL YOUTH ZONE PROJECTS IN THE ONSIDE NETWORK.
Activities & Mission
THE TRUSTEES OF THE ONSIDE FOUNDATION ARE CURRENTLY FOCUSED ON RAISING FUNDS AND AWARDING GRANTS TO FACILITATE THE CONSTRUCTION OF STATE OF THE ART YOUTH FACILITIES ACROSS THE UK AND OTHERWISE SUPPORTING THE WORK OF ONSIDE YOUTH ZONES (CHARITY NUMBER 1125893) AND INDIVIDUAL YOUTH ZONE PROJECTS IN THE ONSIDE NETWORK.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 97% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 74% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £4,049,212 | £6,225,795 | £6,225,795 | £7,399,382 | £1,600,000 | 0 / 0 |
| 2024 | £2,419,396 | £2,398,533 | £2,398,533 | £9,352,630 | £1,099,470 | 0 / 0 |
| 2023 | £2,517,167 | £5,363,084 | £5,363,084 | £9,145,965 | £2,007,641 | 0 / 0 |
| 2022 | £3,257,935 | £5,671,580 | £5,671,580 | £12,855,188 | £2,464,863 | 0 / 0 |
| 2021 | £12,659,834 | £12,422,298 | £12,422,298 | £14,858,942 | £2,808,170 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Onside Foundation
What does The Onside Foundation do?
THE TRUSTEES OF THE ONSIDE FOUNDATION ARE CURRENTLY FOCUSED ON RAISING FUNDS AND AWARDING GRANTS TO FACILITATE THE CONSTRUCTION OF STATE OF THE ART YOUTH FACILITIES ACROSS THE UK AND OTHERWISE SUPPORTING THE WORK OF ONSIDE YOUTH ZONES (CHARITY NUMBER 1125893) AND INDIVIDUAL YOUTH ZONE PROJECTS IN THE ONSIDE NETWORK.
How much income did The Onside Foundation report in 2025?
The Onside Foundation reported total income of £4.05m and reported expenditure of £6.23m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Onside Foundation?
The Onside Foundation has a program ratio of 153.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 97% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Onside Foundation registered as a charity?
The Onside Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 May 2014 as charity number 1157252. It has been registered for 12 years.
Who runs The Onside Foundation?
The Onside Foundation is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is MR ROSS WARBURTON. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Onside Foundation operate?
The Onside Foundation operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Onside Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — The Onside Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1157252.
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