The Charles Godwin Foundation
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds totaled £32,932, which the Trustees confirm is maintained at a level equating to approximately one year’s unrestricted expenditure. The charity reported a net movement in funds of £131,628, driven by donation income and investment gains, resulting in total foundation funds of £1,053,703. The Trustees believe no material uncertainties exist regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the Foundation to maintain unrestricted funds, which are the free reserves of the Foundation, at a level which equates to approximately one year’s unrestricted expenditure.” — page 5
“There was a donation of £105,151 (2023: £99,600) to the Foundation from one of the Trustees.” — page 15
“An annual Trustees' Dinner is held as a mark of gratitude to the Trustees who give freely and generously of their time. The cost of the dinner is met by the Foundation.” — page 15
“There was a donation of £105,151 (2023: £99,600) to the Foundation from one of the Trustees.” — page 15
“An annual Trustees' Dinner is held as a mark of gratitude to the Trustees who give freely and generously of their time. The cost of the dinner is met by the Foundation.” — page 15
Trustees
- Charles Godwin MBE FCAchair
- DAVID ROSS GODWIN BA FCA
- Dalton Piers Godwin BSC FCA
- GWENDOLINE JANET GODWIN SRN
- PATRICIA ANN FOULERTON
- Patrick Ian Jackman
- RICHARD ANDREW ROBERTS BA
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £136k | £23k |
| 31/12/2023 | £126k | £103k |
| 31/12/2022 | £24k | £24k |
| 31/12/2021 | £64k | £18k |
| 31/12/2020 | £63k | £47k |
Common questions
Is The Charles Godwin Foundation financially healthy?
The accounts state that unrestricted funds totaled £32,932, which the Trustees confirm is maintained at a level equating to approximately one year’s unrestricted expenditure. The charity reported a net movement in funds of £131,628, driven by donation income and investment gains, resulting in total foundation funds of £1,053,703. The Trustees believe no material uncertainties exist regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| JOHN LAING CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £100k |
| BEEBY FAMILY FOUNDATION | 1 | £50k |
| FRANCIS C SCOTT CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £48k |
| THE SIMON & ELIZABETH BATEY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £22k |
| THE WO STREET CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £20k |
| THE SWALLOW TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| Boodles Charitable Trust | 1 | £10k |
| SUICIDE & CO | 1 | £5k |