GODWIN LAWSON FOUNDATION
Deliver Godwin Lawson Foundation annual leadership programme to develop the life skills of youths aged 11- 19 in the Enfield/Tottenham area of North London to restore hope, optimism and their self-esteem. Organise GLF memorial football tournament to provide opportunities to participants to challenge and explore the issue of territoriality and its impact on young people.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted free reserves increased to £97,961, which the trustees confirm is in line with their targeted reserve policy of maintaining at least six months' expenditure. The charity reported a net incoming resource surplus of £916 for the year, with total funds rising to £102,098, and the independent examiner reported no matters requiring attention to enable a proper understanding of the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“The target reserve amount represents at least 6 months’ (26 weeks) expenditure and will be reviewed annually.” — page 34
Trustees
- Anna Maria Christensson
- Jordan Mattis
- Joseph Akwaboa
- Keziah Lawson
- MARGARET THORLI
- Olaide Oboh
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £245k | £244k |
| 31/03/2024 | £173k | £116k |
| 31/03/2023 | £124k | £118k |
| 31/03/2022 | £49k | £88k |
| 31/03/2021 | £105k | £100k |
Common questions
Is GODWIN LAWSON FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted free reserves increased to £97,961, which the trustees confirm is in line with their targeted reserve policy of maintaining at least six months' expenditure. The charity reported a net incoming resource surplus of £916 for the year, with total funds rising to £102,098, and the independent examiner reported no matters requiring attention to enable a proper understanding of the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 02/03/2026 | £12k | Active Pathways |
| Postcode Lottery | 08/10/2025 | £50k | Unrestricted Funding |
| Postcode Lottery | 28/06/2024 | £25k | Unrestricted Funding |
| Postcode Lottery | 03/04/2023 | £25k | Project Funding |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/04/2022 | £9k | Mentoring Support for Girls in Haringay |
| UK government | 01/04/2019 | £29k | Knife Crime Community Fund 2019-20 |
| UK government | 03/09/2018 | £15k | Knife Crime Community Fund 18-19 |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/03/2016 | £49k | TPP1 - Godwin Lawson Foundation: Empowering Girls |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/09/2014 | £10k | The Street, Spurs and Tottenham's & Enfield's Girls Empower! |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 06/12/2012 | £10k | The Street, Spurs and Tottenham and Enfield's Young People Being Heard! |