THE CHERIE BLAIR FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN
Latest income
£2.5m
Latest spending
£2.6m
Registered
2008
Accounts read
FY2024
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that total income increased by 33% to £2,489,178, while total expenditure rose by 7% to £2,576,127, resulting in a net decrease in funds. The trustees report that free reserves of £308,894 are £26,106 below the stated policy target of £335,000, noting that cost reduction measures were approved in early 2025 to rebuild reserves.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy
“free reserves were £308,894 at 31 December 2024, £26,106 below the target level.”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustees reimbursed for travel expenses
“Four trustees (2023: three) were reimbursed £3,077 (2023: £1,209) for travel expenses incurred to attend board meetings.”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Year-over-year changes
- Reserves position vs the charity's own policy moved from "above" (FY2023) to "below" (FY2024).
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Cherie Blair — Founder
- Tanya Joseph — Chair of Trustees
- Kate Mulhearn — Executive Director
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Total income
£2.5m
Total spending
£2.6m
Cost of raising funds
£412k
Reserves (reported)
£309k
Employees
24
Trustees
- Tanya Josephchair
- Andrew Woolnough
- Angela Salt
- Jyotiben Kanani
- Kerry Stares
- Robin George
- Suzanne Ehlers
- Winnie Wambugu
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £2.5m | £2.6m |
| 31/12/2023 | £1.9m | £2.4m |
| 31/12/2022 | £2.0m | £2.1m |
| 31/12/2021 | £2.2m | £2.1m |
| 31/12/2020 | £2.0m | £2.0m |
Common questions
Is THE CHERIE BLAIR FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN financially healthy?
The accounts state that total income increased by 33% to £2,489,178, while total expenditure rose by 7% to £2,576,127, resulting in a net decrease in funds. The trustees report that free reserves of £308,894 are £26,106 below the stated policy target of £335,000, noting that cost reduction measures were approved in early 2025 to rebuild reserves. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by HaysMac LLP.
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