THE WISLEY FOUNDATION
The primary focus of the Foundation is to support local (Surrey and adjoining counties) charitable organisations working on behalf of all members of the community in need.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £16,232 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with unrestricted funds increasing to £99,782. The trustees note that forecasting future income is uncertain because the charity is reliant on fundraising from The Wisley Golf Club Plc. Despite this dependency, the charity maintains a strong cash position of £101,445 and adheres to a conservative financial policy.
What the accounts disclose
“In December 2020, the Trustees decided to maintain a minimum balance of £5,000 in reserves, including £2,500 for the provision of operating costs” — page 6
“The accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis, however the nature of the charity means that forecasting future income cannot be determined with any certainty, as the charity is reliant upon the fundraising from The Wisley.” — page 11
Trustees
- Josephine Kathryn Owens
- KEITH FLEMING
- Luke Carby
- MAUREEN CARRUTHERS
- Paul Derek Tunnacliffe
- Quintin John Heaney
- Samuel David Peschier
- Susan Margaret Noble
- Trevor JOHNSON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £104k | £104k |
| 31/12/2024 | £115k | £99k |
| 31/12/2023 | £100k | £97k |
| 31/12/2022 | £133k | £67k |
| 31/12/2021 | £133k | £67k |
Common questions
Is THE WISLEY FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £16,232 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with unrestricted funds increasing to £99,782. The trustees note that forecasting future income is uncertain because the charity is reliant on fundraising from The Wisley Golf Club Plc. Despite this dependency, the charity maintains a strong cash position of £101,445 and adheres to a conservative financial policy. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE WISLEY FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE WISLEY FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include THE BRENLEY TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE BRENLEY TRUST | FY2025 | £5k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| PETER HARRISON FOUNDATION | 1 | £275k |
| SEDEL - COLLINGS FOUNDATION | 1 | £250k |
| THE FIDELITY UK FOUNDATION | 1 | £225k |
| THE BORROWS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £126k |
| THE BUFFINI CHAO FOUNDATION | 1 | £116k |
| THE CHARLES RUSSELL SPEECHLYS FOUNDATION | 1 | £105k |
| PRISM THE GIFT FUND | 1 | £70k |
| THE MELANIE WHITE FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £51k |
Charities like this
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF WISLEY WITH PYRFORD
- THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR WILTSHIRE & SWINDON
- ISLE OF WIGHT FOUNDATION
- COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR SURREY
- HAMPSHIRE AND THE ISLE OF WIGHT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
- THE FOCUS FOUNDATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE WISLEY FOUNDATION | £104k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF WISLEY WITH PYRFORD | £468k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR WILTSHIRE & SWINDON | £3.1m | £80,001 - £90,000 | 2 | unclear | 2.8% | no doubt |
| ISLE OF WIGHT FOUNDATION | £104k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR SURREY | £4.0m | — | 1 | above | — | no doubt |
| HAMPSHIRE AND THE ISLE OF WIGHT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | £656k | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | within | 12.8% | no doubt |