Forward Thinking
Analysis
Forward Thinking is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in July 2004, 22 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity, which this site groups under human rights and equality. It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending July 2025, Forward Thinking reported income of £966k and spending of £698k, leaving 28% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2021 to July 2025, income grew from £563k to £966k (+72%), an average of +14% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2025, when income rose by 31%. Over the whole period it spent 99% of the income it received.
Among 700 England and Wales charities whose main cause is human rights and equality and that reported income, Forward Thinking sits at the 91st percentile: it is larger than about 91% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 94th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Fahamu Trust (£962k), Korea Future Initiative CIO (£968k) and The Proud Trust Ltd (£944k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 59% and charitable activities 41%. Charitable activities took 90% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Reserves of £452k would cover about 7 months of spending at that rate. It employed 5 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 59%
- Charitable activities 41%
In the charity's own words
An independent and non-denominational charity, addresses the social isolation of Muslim communities in Britain. Over the past year, the Middle East Programme has sought to engage in and promote an inclusive dialogue with a variety of Israeli and Palestinian actors, as well as with opinion-shapers and key figures in neighbouring and EU countries.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Fahamu Trust | Wantage | £962k |
| Korea Future Initiative CIO | New Malden | £968k |
| The Proud Trust Ltd | Manchester | £944k |
| Protection Approaches | London | £973k |