HEROPRENEURS
As described in the objects
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity recorded a negligible loss of £62 for the 16-month period, with total funds carried forward of £39,376. However, the financial statements have not been prepared on a going concern basis because the charity's operations merged with the Forces Employment Charity on 31 March 2025, leading to the winding up of Heropreneurs as an entity.
What the accounts disclose
“The financial statements have not been prepared on a going concern basis as, following the merger, there is now a period of action to wind up the operations of Heropreneurs as an entity.” — page 4
“During the period grants of £55,000 (2023 £30,000) were received from the Veterans' Foundation. Peter Mountford and Simon Banks-Cooper are trustees of the Veterans' Foundation and were trustees of Heropreneurs until 31 July 2024.” — page 18
“Ramnik Saund and Ian Webber are trustees of the Forces Employment Charity and Iain Downie is an employee of Forces Employment Charity (the ultimate controlling party at 31 March 2025).” — page 18
“During the period grants of £55,000 (2023 £30,000) were received from the Veterans' Foundation. Peter Mountford and Simon Banks-Cooper are trustees of the Veterans' Foundation and were trustees of Heropreneurs until 31 July 2024.” — page 18
“Ramnik Saund and Ian Webber are trustees of the Forces Employment Charity and Iain Downie is an employee of Forces Employment Charity (the ultimate controlling party at 31 March 2025).” — page 18
Register events
- Transferred assets to another charity (17/09/2026)
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £96k | £96k |
| 30/11/2023 | £98k | £77k |
| 30/11/2022 | £130k | £225k |
| 30/11/2021 | £107k | £104k |
| 30/11/2020 | £69k | £46k |
Common questions
Is HEROPRENEURS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity recorded a negligible loss of £62 for the 16-month period, with total funds carried forward of £39,376. However, the financial statements have not been prepared on a going concern basis because the charity's operations merged with the Forces Employment Charity on 31 March 2025, leading to the winding up of Heropreneurs as an entity. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds HEROPRENEURS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name HEROPRENEURS as a grant recipient include THE THALES CHARITABLE TRUST, THE VETERANS' FOUNDATION, THE HISCOX FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE THALES CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £156k | |
| THE VETERANS' FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £60k | |
| THE VETERANS' FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £30k | |
| THE HISCOX FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £15k | |
| THE HISCOX FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £10k |