Howden Foundation
Latest income
£1.3m
Latest spending
£3.9m
Registered
2014
Accounts read
FY2024
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £19,838,000, which significantly exceed its stated policy target of up to £250,000. The charity reports no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern and relies on a revolving loan facility from a related party for short-term liquidity.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: up to £250k (held: £19.8m)
“The Foundation had resolved to establish and maintain a level of cash reserves of up to £250k to provide sufficient funds for its support costs.”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/09/2025)
Total income
£1.3m
Total spending
£3.9m
Reserves (reported)
£30.4m
Employees
4
Trustees
- David Philip Howdenchair
- Dr Thomas Charles Mitchell
- Heather Goodhew
- Louise Fenella Cable-Alexander
- Lucy Emma Dormandy
- NICK STACE
- Rachel Louise Turner
- Rebecca Briony Scott
- Serge Thieriet
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £1.3m | £3.9m |
| 30/09/2024 | £87k | £1.9m |
| 30/09/2023 | £18k | £609k |
| 30/09/2022 | £7.1m | £967k |
| 30/09/2021 | £284k | £2.0m |
Common questions
Is Howden Foundation financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £19,838,000, which significantly exceed its stated policy target of up to £250,000. The charity reports no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern and relies on a revolving loan facility from a related party for short-term liquidity. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Forvis Mazars LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE REISNER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION LTD | 1 | £5k |
| Evergreen Care UK | 1 | £500 |