OVINGDEAN HALL FOUNDATION
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total unrestricted funds increased to £1,574,564, driven by a significant £700,000 donation and a £459,678 net movement in funds. However, the Trustees' report notes that financial resources are reducing and will likely deplete within 7-9 years, prompting a pause on main grant-making activities while the charity considers its future strategy.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees believe the current resources will last for a further 7-9 years” — page 12
“During the period the charity paid a donation of £47,200 (2024: £47,200) to Ewing Foundation, a charity in which has the power to appoint the trustees of Ovingdean Hall Foundtion.” — page 29
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- HAMISH MCALPINEchair
- IAN JOHNSON
- LINDSEY ROUSSEAU
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £774k | £276k |
| 31/03/2024 | £56k | £281k |
| 31/03/2023 | £76k | £239k |
| 31/03/2022 | £80k | £235k |
| 31/03/2021 | £54k | £172k |
Common questions
Is OVINGDEAN HALL FOUNDATION financially healthy?
The accounts state that total unrestricted funds increased to £1,574,564, driven by a significant £700,000 donation and a £459,678 net movement in funds. However, the Trustees' report notes that financial resources are reducing and will likely deplete within 7-9 years, prompting a pause on main grant-making activities while the charity considers its future strategy. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE SPEECH, LANGUAGE AND HEARING FOUNDATION | 1 | £6k |
| THE WO STREET CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £4k |