The Charles Godwin Foundation
The present donation strategy of the charity (based in South Cumbria) is to support local individuals, local charities and smaller organisations in preference to the major national charities. When making donations to individuals, those individuals are expected to be making efforts of their own to help meet the costs of their projects.
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?
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. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| JOHN LAING CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £125k |
| BEEBY FAMILY FOUNDATION | 1 | £50k |
| FRANCIS C SCOTT CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £48k |
| THE SIMON & ELIZABETH BATEY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £32k |
| Boodles Charitable Trust | 1 | £26k |
| THE WILFRED AND ELSIE ELKES CHARITY FUND | 1 | £24k |
| THE WO STREET CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £20k |
| THE SWALLOW TRUST | 1 | £10k |
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- CHESHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION LIMITED
- The Belstead Ganzoni Charitable Settlement
- CHAPMAN CHARITABLE TRUST
- GRAFF FOUNDATION
- CUMBRIA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Charles Godwin Foundation | £136k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| CHESHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION LIMITED | £2.3m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| The Belstead Ganzoni Charitable Settlement | £2.4m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHAPMAN CHARITABLE TRUST | £443k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| GRAFF FOUNDATION | £1.4m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CUMBRIA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | £11.5m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |