THE WOMANITY FOUNDATION
Womanity is an international organisation accelerating gender equality via investments in audacious, innovative, and sustainable solutions. We champion underexplored issues that catalyse the progress of marginalised women in some of the world's most challenging contexts including Afghanistan, Brazil, Cabo Verde, India, Lebanon, Mexico, South Africa and the MENA region.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £5,290 for the year ended 31 December 2025, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £41,979. The trustees confirmed the charity has no fixed, staff, or office costs and therefore does not maintain a formal reserves policy target. The auditors reported no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“At the reporting date the Charity owed £49,706 (2024 - £25,632) to The Womanity Foundation (Switzerland), a charity based in Switzerland, of which Y G Borgstedt is also a trustee. The balance is interest free and repayable on demand.”
Trustees
- Julian Cookchair
- MAURICE OSTRO
- MS Ruth Szabo
- Yann Ghislain Borgstedt
- Ziad Tabet
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £28k | £33k |
| 31/12/2024 | £47k | £11k |
| 31/05/2024 | £20k | £23k |
| 31/05/2023 | £5k | £1k |
| 31/05/2022 | £0 | £1k |
Common questions
Is THE WOMANITY FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £5,290 for the year ended 31 December 2025, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £41,979. The trustees confirmed the charity has no fixed, staff, or office costs and therefore does not maintain a formal reserves policy target. The auditors reported no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Sopher + Co LLP.
Who funds THE WOMANITY FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE WOMANITY FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include FONDATION CHANEL, ALLAN AND NESTA FERGUSON CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT, OVE ARUP PARTNERSHIP CHARITABLE TRUST, THE COLES-MEDLOCK FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| FONDATION CHANEL | FY2021 | £600k | |
| ALLAN AND NESTA FERGUSON CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | FY2023 | £20k | |
| OVE ARUP PARTNERSHIP CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £15k | |
| THE COLES-MEDLOCK FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £10k | |
| THE COLES-MEDLOCK FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £10k |