HEADWAY WEARSIDE
Headway Wearside aims to provide support and social activities to individuals who have acquired brain injury in order to promote and increase social independence which will in turn reduce isolation issues and increase confidence. It provides support to families and carers, Extends social and cultural opportunites. disseminates information and training. Works with schools and young people.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds decreased from £35,925 to £37,943 (note: the SOFA shows a net outgoing of £10,340 against total resources, but the balance sheet shows unrestricted funds moving from 35,925 to 37,943, while restricted funds moved from 51,560 to 41,220, resulting in a total net outgoing of £8,322). The charity reports a reserves policy target of approximately three months of unrestricted expenditure, and the current unrestricted balance of £37,943 is held against this target. The independent examiner confirmed no matters came to attention requiring further disclosure.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the company to try to build up unrestricted funds, which are free reserves of the company, to a level that equates to approximately 3 months unrestricted expenditure.” — page 7
Trustees
- PAUL MARTIN BROWNchair
- Andrew Patterson
- Anne Eagan
- Anthony Lambelle
- Derek nicholson
- Gloria Louise Finnigan
- Ian Robert Brown
- James Dowell
- john Pope
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/01/2026 | £102k | £110k |
| 31/01/2025 | £98k | £111k |
| 31/01/2024 | £97k | £95k |
| 31/01/2023 | £138k | £95k |
| 31/01/2022 | £72k | £62k |
Common questions
Is HEADWAY WEARSIDE financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds decreased from £35,925 to £37,943 (note: the SOFA shows a net outgoing of £10,340 against total resources, but the balance sheet shows unrestricted funds moving from 35,925 to 37,943, while restricted funds moved from 51,560 to 41,220, resulting in a total net outgoing of £8,322). The charity reports a reserves policy target of approximately three months of unrestricted expenditure, and the current unrestricted balance of £37,943 is held against this target. The independent examiner confirmed no matters came to attention requiring further disclosure. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds HEADWAY WEARSIDE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name HEADWAY WEARSIDE as a grant recipient include DELAMERE DAIRY FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| DELAMERE DAIRY FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £68k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation North East | 23/06/2017 | £970 | Bowling on Wearside Local - BOWL Group |
| Community Foundation North East | 14/10/2016 | £5k | Towards Headway Wearside - Core and activity funding |
| Community Foundation North East | 06/04/2016 | £847 | Towards Stepping up to sport |
| Community Foundation North East | 07/04/2015 | £997 | Towards Introduction to sports programme |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 01/10/2014 | £8k | Look Ahead in the North Awareness and Activities |