HEADWAY BASINGSTOKE
support for people with acquired brain injury
Objects
THE REHABILITATION OF PERSONS WHO HAVE SUFFERED HEAD INJURIES AND WHO RESIDE IN THE AREA OF BENEFIT BY THE PROVISION OF SUCH SERVICES AND FACILITIES AS ARE REQUIRED FROM TIME TO TIME BY SUCH PERSONS
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a net expenditure for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds. However, the unrestricted funds remain well in excess of the reserves policy target, with free reserves calculated at £71,592 against a longer-term target range of £370,000 to £465,000. The charity is currently dependent on an ICB contract for its main source of income and has identified a need for further fundraising to support development projects.
What the accounts disclose
“The main source of income for the year is the ICB contract, which provided £274,537 in 2025.” — page 5
“The reserve policy is to maintain funds to meet at least six month's expenses. The reserves policy uses a resilience-based approach, with a minimum reserve level of approximately £240,000 and a longer-term target range of £370,000 to £465,000.” — page 5
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Public-sector contracts awarded
| Buyer | Contract | Awarded | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| NHS HAMPSHIRE AND THE ISLE OF WIGHT INTEGRATED CARE BOARD | Voluntary Sector Stroke and Neuro Community Support Services | — | — |
Trustees
- EVELYN LOUISE VINCENTchair
- Barbara Cummins
- DR John William Marriage
- Jill Elizabeth Igwe
- LESLEY VASS
- Susan Stewart Fish
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £306k | £335k |
| 31/12/2024 | £299k | £342k |
| 31/12/2023 | £300k | £283k |
| 31/12/2022 | £282k | £219k |
| 31/12/2021 | £267k | £217k |
Common questions
Is HEADWAY BASINGSTOKE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a net expenditure for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds. However, the unrestricted funds remain well in excess of the reserves policy target, with free reserves calculated at £71,592 against a longer-term target range of £370,000 to £465,000. The charity is currently dependent on an ICB contract for its main source of income and has identified a need for further fundraising to support development projects. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/07/2021 | £10k | Monday Fun Day |