HEADWAY SALFORD & DISTRICT LIMITED
1 The relief of people who have suffered traumatic head injury, in particular by the provision of information, couselling and support to such persons and to those who care for them2 And to protect and preserve good health of people who, by reason of their relationship to a person who has suffered head injury or brain damage are experiencing stress
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a net deficit of £26,696 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted reserves from £101,277 to £74,581. The Treasurer's report highlights that income fell while costs rose, creating a structural shortfall of £25,000 to £30,000 per year that member fees alone cannot bridge. Despite these financial pressures, the independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention regarding the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“The main source of income comes from member fees and is supplemented by fund raising and the excellent work Kat does in obtaining grants.” — page 1
“The trustees appointed are the board of Headway - the brain injury association who have considerable experience at running local Headway groups over many years.” — page 5
“In May 2018 the trustees of Headway Salford & District Limited asked Headway - the brain injury association to intervene in order to protect the short and long term future of the charity.” — page 5
Trustees
- Catherine Davies
- Daniel Bamber
- Geraint Herbert
- Joanne Brine
- Matthew Brown
- Natasha wilde
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £38k | £64k |
| 31/03/2024 | £56k | £49k |
| 31/03/2023 | £50k | £41k |
| 31/03/2022 | £35k | £36k |
| 31/03/2021 | £81k | £20k |
Common questions
Is HEADWAY SALFORD & DISTRICT LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a net deficit of £26,696 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted reserves from £101,277 to £74,581. The Treasurer's report highlights that income fell while costs rose, creating a structural shortfall of £25,000 to £30,000 per year that member fees alone cannot bridge. Despite these financial pressures, the independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention regarding the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/12/2023 | £10k | community brain injury support |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/11/2022 | £10k | Community Services for brain injured isolated people & their carers |