THE WHAT ON EARTH FOUNDATION
Latest income
£140k
Latest spending
£155k
Registered
2013
Accounts read
FY2024
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that total funds carried forward were £22,055, representing a significant increase from the previous year's £5,278. The charity's reserves policy aims to maintain three months of running costs, and the current balance appears sufficient to meet this target given the low expenditure levels reported.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: three months running costs (held: £22k)
“We aim to have a minimum of three months running costs kept in reserve to enable projects to continue during gaps in funding.” — page 5
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trustees
- CHRISTOPHER LLOYDchair
- RICHARD ATKINSON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £140k | £155k |
| 30/06/2024 | £34k | £17k |
| 30/06/2023 | £12k | £19k |
| 30/06/2022 | £12k | £10k |
| 30/06/2021 | £6k | £200 |
Common questions
Is THE WHAT ON EARTH FOUNDATION financially healthy?
The accounts state that total funds carried forward were £22,055, representing a significant increase from the previous year's £5,278. The charity's reserves policy aims to maintain three months of running costs, and the current balance appears sufficient to meet this target given the low expenditure levels reported. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE YOUTH ENDOWMENT FUND CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £2.2m |
| IMPETUS - THE PRIVATE EQUITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £674k |
| KUSUMA TRUST UK | 1 | £77k |
| CORAM LIFE EDUCATION | 1 | £22k |
| FONTHILL FOUNDATION | 1 | £18k |
| THE PENCHANT FOUNDATION | 1 | £250 |