HUDDERSFIELD TOWN FOUNDATION
Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a net loss of £49,175 for the year, primarily due to a £65,300 deficit in its Breakfast Club programme caused by rising food and fuel costs and reduced donations. Despite this loss, the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £1,027,227, which exceeds its stated policy target of six months' expenditure (£616,626). The trustees and auditors confirm the charity is a going concern with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Sam Dainty — Chief Executive Officer
- Suzy Brain England OBE — Chair of the Board of Trustees
- Jill Stacey — Head of Operations
- Louise Teasdale — Head of Governance and Business Support
- Beth Cook — Head of Impact and Development
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Trustees
- Carl Andrew
- Claire Bennett
- David Threlfall-Sykes
- Jane Totten
- Richard Hoyle
- Robyn Kennerdale
- Suzy Maria Brain England
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £1.1m | £1.2m |
| 31/08/2024 | £1.2m | £1.3m |
| 31/08/2023 | £1.2m | £1.2m |
| 31/08/2022 | £1.6m | £1.0m |
| 31/08/2021 | £1.0m | £888k |
Common questions
Is HUDDERSFIELD TOWN FOUNDATION financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity incurred a net loss of £49,175 for the year, primarily due to a £65,300 deficit in its Breakfast Club programme caused by rising food and fuel costs and reduced donations. Despite this loss, the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £1,027,227, which exceeds its stated policy target of six months' expenditure (£616,626). The trustees and auditors confirm the charity is a going concern with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2023 accounts were audited by Harris Lacey and Swain.
Who funds HUDDERSFIELD TOWN FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name HUDDERSFIELD TOWN FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include UTILITA GIVING, MILLS AND REEVE CHARITABLE TRUST, Moto Foundation, THE TRIANGLE TRUST 1949 FUND.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UTILITA GIVING | FY2025 | £10k |
| MILLS AND REEVE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £1k |
| MILLS AND REEVE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £1k |
| Moto Foundation | FY2021 | £150 |
| THE TRIANGLE TRUST 1949 FUND | FY2025 | £0 |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| FRIENDS OF WIZNITZ LIMITED | 2 | £420k |
| SF FOUNDATION | 2 | £374k |
| GILMOOR BENEVOLENT FUND LIMITED | 2 | £239k |
| NES FOUNDATION LTD | 2 | £138k |
| FOUNTAIN OF CHESSED LIMITED | 2 | £80k |
| BRITEFIELD TRUST | 2 | £50k |
| MOISHE AND ESTHER ITZINGER FOUNDATION LIMITED | 2 | £45k |
| WOODLANDS GREEN LTD | 2 | £32k |