THE FATHERHOOD INSTITUTE
The Fatherhood Institute is the UK's fatherhood think-tank. We collate the research on fatherhood, help shape government policy, influence the public debate about fathers, support services to be father-inclusive, and provide information and support to fathers and mothers to do their best for their children and for each other.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported total incoming resources of £473,622 against total expenditure of £427,820, resulting in a net surplus for the year. Unrestricted reserves increased significantly from £141,344 to £278,816, providing a financial cushion well above the estimated £61,000 close-down cost. The trustees confirmed the accounts are prepared on a going concern basis, citing confidence that income will cover future expenditure.
What the accounts disclose
“1 employee received employee benefits of more than £60,000 during the year (2024: Nil).” — page 17
“1 employee received employee benefits of more than £60,000 during the year (2024: Nil).” — page 17
“The reserves policy is to hold in unrestricted funds enough money to cover close down costs, should that eventuality arise. At 31 March 2025 that cost was estimated to be £61,000.” — page 7
Trustees
- Andrew Edmund BAUD
- MR JOHN JACK SULLIVAN
- Nina Maxwell
- YUSUF CHADUN
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £474k | £428k |
| 31/03/2024 | £385k | £361k |
| 31/03/2023 | £410k | £269k |
| 31/03/2022 | £223k | £237k |
| 31/03/2021 | £223k | £237k |
Common questions
Is THE FATHERHOOD INSTITUTE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported total incoming resources of £473,622 against total expenditure of £427,820, resulting in a net surplus for the year. Unrestricted reserves increased significantly from £141,344 to £278,816, providing a financial cushion well above the estimated £61,000 close-down cost. The trustees confirmed the accounts are prepared on a going concern basis, citing confidence that income will cover future expenditure. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of THE FATHERHOOD INSTITUTE earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the more than £60,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds THE FATHERHOOD INSTITUTE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE FATHERHOOD INSTITUTE as a grant recipient include FOUNDATIONS - WHAT WORKS CENTRE FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, CHARITY OF SIR RICHARD WHITTINGTON.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOUNDATIONS - WHAT WORKS CENTRE FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES | FY2023 | £148k | Kitbag |
| CHARITY OF SIR RICHARD WHITTINGTON | FY2024 | £75k | Young People & Education |
| CHARITY OF SIR RICHARD WHITTINGTON | FY2025 | £61k | Young People & Education |
| FOUNDATIONS - WHAT WORKS CENTRE FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES | FY2025 | £25k | Fathers 4 Change |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/02/2025 | £20k | FRED (Fathers Reading Every Day) |
| The Mercers' Company | 06/07/2023 | £267k | Grant to The Fatherhood Institute |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 09/11/2004 | £221k | Mainstream services support for children in need in separated familes |