FREDERICKS FOUNDATION
We assist social enterprises and individual entrepreneurs to start or grow their existing business by offering responsible financing solutions and on-going business guidance and support, which can include advice and support from a volunteer mentor.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £24,389 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in unrestricted reserves of £208,461. The trustees consider this reserve level sufficient to cover a minimum of three months' costs and provide security for continuing operations without significant reliance on fundraising. The charity operates on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties disclosed.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees believe that it is appropriate to carry a reserve to cover a minimum of 3 months’ worth of costs, which at current rates would equate to approximately £20,000” — page 9
“During the year Trustee Mr P Barry-Walsh made donations to the charity of £6,000 (2024: £14,500).” — page 29
“During the year, Freedom Bi-Folds Ltd, a company controlled by Mr P Barry-Walsh's son, paid £600 (2024: £600) to the charity for membership to the Hampshire Business Club.” — page 29
“During the year Trustee Mr P Barry-Walsh made donations to the charity of £6,000 (2024: £14,500).” — page 29
“During the year, Freedom Bi-Folds Ltd, a company controlled by Mr P Barry-Walsh's son, paid £600 (2024: £600) to the charity for membership to the Hampshire Business Club.” — page 29
Funders the charity credits
- EU Programme for Employment and Social Innovation (EaSI)
Trustees
- Paul Barry-Walshchair
- Dr DAVID HERBERT
- Fengjia Taylor-Cai
- NEIL MEHTA
- Paul Grant Maddison
- Roger Vincent Lovering
- Tamsin Joan Pearce Jordan
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £42k | £67k |
| 31/03/2024 | £85k | £139k |
| 31/03/2023 | £71k | £131k |
| 31/03/2022 | £173k | £116k |
| 31/03/2021 | £335k | £597k |
Common questions
Is FREDERICKS FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £24,389 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in unrestricted reserves of £208,461. The trustees consider this reserve level sufficient to cover a minimum of three months' costs and provide security for continuing operations without significant reliance on fundraising. The charity operates on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties disclosed. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds FREDERICKS FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name FREDERICKS FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include THE SALISBURY POOL CHARITY COMPRISING THE FIRST MOIETY ESTABLISHED BY CLAUSE 2 OF THE DEED OF DECLARATION DATED 23RD MARCH 1976.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE SALISBURY POOL CHARITY COMPRISING THE FIRST MOIETY ESTABLISHED BY CLAUSE 2 OF THE DEED OF DECLARATION DATED 23RD MARCH 1976 | FY2025 | £4k | Social welfare |
| THE SALISBURY POOL CHARITY COMPRISING THE FIRST MOIETY ESTABLISHED BY CLAUSE 2 OF THE DEED OF DECLARATION DATED 23RD MARCH 1976 | FY2024 | £500 | Social welfare |