WSH FOUNDATION
The WSH Foundation's activities range from supporting charitable causes in local communities, awarding hospitality scholarships and supporting charities in the hospitality sector, to funding the School Kitchen Garden project, a project that supports schools in establishing kitchen gardens in order to educate children on the importance of fresh food and provenance.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £122,615 for the year, with total unrestricted funds increasing to £530,862. The trustees confirm that the charity has sufficient reserves to cover existing liabilities and maintain flexibility for future grants. The auditor concluded that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“The policy of the charity is to hold sufficient reserves to cover its existing liabilities and to give the trustees enough flexibility to support any new worthy causes that align with the charity's aims.” — page 6
“During the year, donations of £170,410 (2023: £120,000) were received by the Foundation and payments of £1,676 (2023: £1,638) were made on behalf of the Foundation by BaxterStorey Limited, a member of the WSH group.” — page 18
“During the year, donations of £11,299 (2023: £22,259) were received by the Foundation from Searcy Tansley and Company Limited, a member of the WSH group.” — page 18
“During the year, donations of £170,410 (2023: £120,000) were received by the Foundation and payments of £1,676 (2023: £1,638) were made on behalf of the Foundation by BaxterStorey Limited, a member of the WSH group.” — page 18
“During the year, donations of £11,299 (2023: £22,259) were received by the Foundation from Searcy Tansley and Company Limited, a member of the WSH group.” — page 18
“During the year, donations of £170,410 (2023: £120,000) were received by the Foundation and payments of £1,676 (2023: £1,638) were made on behalf of the Foundation by BaxterStorey Limited, a member of the WSH group.” — page 18
“During the year, donations of £11,299 (2023: £22,259) were received by the Foundation from Searcy Tansley and Company Limited, a member of the WSH group.” — page 18
“During the year, donations of £170,410 (2023: £120,000) were received by the Foundation and payments of £1,676 (2023: £1,638) were made on behalf of the Foundation by BaxterStorey Limited, a member of the WSH group.” — page 18
“During the year, donations of £11,299 (2023: £22,259) were received by the Foundation from Searcy Tansley and Company Limited, a member of the WSH group.” — page 18
“During the year, donations of £170,410 (2023: £120,000) were received by the Foundation and payments of £1,676 (2023: £1,638) were made on behalf of the Foundation by BaxterStorey Limited, a member of the WSH group.” — page 18
“During the year, donations of £11,299 (2023: £22,259) were received by the Foundation from Searcy Tansley and Company Limited, a member of the WSH group.” — page 18
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2021)
Trustees
- ALASTAIR STOREY OBEchair
- BEN WARNER
- CHRISTOPHER NOEL MAHONY
- JOHN DAVID BENNETT
- MARC BRADLEY
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £187k | £65k |
| 31/12/2023 | £146k | £75k |
| 31/12/2022 | £124k | £74k |
| 31/12/2021 | £976k | £1.4m |
| 31/12/2020 | £1.6m | £1.1m |
Common questions
Is WSH FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £122,615 for the year, with total unrestricted funds increasing to £530,862. The trustees confirm that the charity has sufficient reserves to cover existing liabilities and maintain flexibility for future grants. The auditor concluded that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Saffery LLP.
Who funds WSH FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name WSH FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include THE JAGCLIF CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE JAGCLIF CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £0 | Donations and grants payable in furtherance of objects |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| UTILITA GIVING | 1 | £19k |
| FONTHILL FOUNDATION | 1 | £18k |
| JOHN JACKSON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £14k |
| MUSLIM COMMUNITY & EDUCATION CENTRE (MCEC) | 1 | £5k |
| MILLS AND REEVE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £2k |
| THE PENCHANT FOUNDATION | 1 | £250 |
| Moto Foundation | 1 | £150 |
| THE TRIANGLE TRUST 1949 FUND | 1 | £0 |
Charities like this
- Prept. Foundation
- HUMAN PRACTICE FOUNDATION UK
- WILSON'S SCHOOL FOUNDATION CIO
- WISHFORD FOUNDATION
- World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance Foundation
- FOOD AND SHELTER FOUNDATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WSH FOUNDATION | £187k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Prept. Foundation | £284k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HUMAN PRACTICE FOUNDATION UK | £184k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WILSON'S SCHOOL FOUNDATION CIO | £341k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WISHFORD FOUNDATION | £243k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance Foundation | £1.6m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |