THE MATT HAMPSON FOUNDATION
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted incoming resources were £1,362,111 against total expenditure of £1,618,319, resulting in a net deficit for the year. Free reserves stood at £1,300,713, which is below the charity's stated policy target of maintaining six months' recurring expenditure. The Trustees consider that adequate resources remain available to continue operations for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“There was one employee whose annual remuneration fell within the £80,001-£90,000 band” — page 21
“There was one employee whose annual remuneration fell within the £80,001-£90,000 band” — page 21
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds, which have not been designated for a specific use, should be maintained at a level to fund six months' recurring expenditure.” — page 6
“The charity owns the entire share capital of Get Busy Learning Limited (previously Matt Hampson Ltd.), a company of which R D Jackson and A C Walker are directors.” — page 5
“The Foundation owns 100% of the issued ordinary share capital of Get Busy Learning Limited, a company incorporated in England and Wales.” — page 21
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Adam Walkerchair
- GRAHAM CHRISTOPHER ROWNTREE
- Henry Roy Fraser
- Julian Marcus Evans
- Lianne Estelle Firth MBE
- Martin Victor Hill
- Timothy John Peters
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £1.7m | £1.6m |
| 31/03/2024 | £1.4m | £1.6m |
| 31/03/2023 | £1.6m | £1.7m |
| 31/03/2022 | £1.5m | £1.2m |
| 31/03/2021 | £690k | £557k |
Common questions
Is THE MATT HAMPSON FOUNDATION financially healthy?
The accounts state that unrestricted incoming resources were £1,362,111 against total expenditure of £1,618,319, resulting in a net deficit for the year. Free reserves stood at £1,300,713, which is below the charity's stated policy target of maintaining six months' recurring expenditure. The Trustees consider that adequate resources remain available to continue operations for the foreseeable future. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by UHY Hacker Young.
What does the highest-paid employee of THE MATT HAMPSON FOUNDATION earn?
Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £80,001 - £90,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds THE MATT HAMPSON FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE MATT HAMPSON FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include THE SYNCONA FOUNDATION, THE GORDON SANDERS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, LORD BARNBY'S FOUNDATION, THE PRIORY FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE SYNCONA FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £30k |
| THE GORDON SANDERS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £13k |
| THE GORDON SANDERS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £10k |
| LORD BARNBY'S FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £500 |
| THE PRIORY FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £400 |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE ASTOR FOUNDATION | 2 | £2k |
| BOOST CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | — |
| ARMED FORCES COVENANT FUND | 1 | £300k |
| THE ALTENBURG FOUNDATION | 1 | £84k |
| THE STORY OF CHRISTMAS | 1 | £30k |
| THE LOWER GREEN FOUNDATION | 1 | £30k |
| THE HARGREAVES FOUNDATION | 1 | £24k |
| THE SYLVIA AND COLIN SHEPHERD CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £20k |