WESTCOMBE FOUNDATION
The charity's objects are to relieve poverty, distress and suffering of people throughout the world and make donations and grants to assist such persons; to provide humanitarian and other essential aid to assist in relieving the poverty, sickness and suffering of people throughout the world.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased to £250,868, supported by incoming resources of £250,588 against charitable expenditure of £125,145. The Trustees consider the charity a going concern, relying on continued financial support from the Westcombe Partnership to meet liabilities as they fall due. The filing was subject to independent examination rather than audit.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year, the trustees donated £235,721 (2024: £8,275) to the charity.” — page 15
“One of the trustees is a member of Westcombe Homes Improvements and Property Co ("the Partnership"). During the year, the Partnership donated £7,707 (2024: £143,102) to the charity. As at 31 July 2025, the charity owed £471 to the Partnership (2024: £152 owed to the charity).” — page 15
“During the year, the trustees donated £235,721 (2024: £8,275) to the charity.” — page 15
“One of the trustees is a member of Westcombe Homes Improvements and Property Co ("the Partnership"). During the year, the Partnership donated £7,707 (2024: £143,102) to the charity. As at 31 July 2025, the charity owed £471 to the Partnership (2024: £152 owed to the charity).” — page 15
“During the year, the trustees donated £235,721 (2024: £8,275) to the charity.” — page 15
“One of the trustees is a member of Westcombe Homes Improvements and Property Co ("the Partnership"). During the year, the Partnership donated £7,707 (2024: £143,102) to the charity. As at 31 July 2025, the charity owed £471 to the Partnership (2024: £152 owed to the charity).” — page 15
Trustees
- VRAJ PANKHANIAchair
- Joshna Pankhania
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £251k | £125k |
| 31/07/2024 | £152k | £38k |
| 31/07/2023 | £64k | £53k |
| 31/07/2022 | £33k | £69k |
| 31/07/2021 | £62k | £71k |
Common questions
Is WESTCOMBE FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased to £250,868, supported by incoming resources of £250,588 against charitable expenditure of £125,145. The Trustees consider the charity a going concern, relying on continued financial support from the Westcombe Partnership to meet liabilities as they fall due. The filing was subject to independent examination rather than audit. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE PA FOUNDATION | 1 | £57k |
| THE PERMIRA FOUNDATION | 1 | £53k |
| THE CLARE MILNE TRUST | 1 | £19k |
| CLARK FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
| CORAM LIFE EDUCATION | 1 | £2k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WESTCOMBE FOUNDATION | £251k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| STALLCOMBE HOUSE | £3.9m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| WEST BROMWICH BUILDING SOCIETY FOUNDATION | £354k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION | £5.0m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE WEST FOUNDATION | £77k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| WINSCOMBE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION | £1.2m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |