THE RUDOLPH WALKER FOUNDATION
The Foundation exists to nurture and develop the creative and technical skills and talents of young people by providing them with equipment and facilities which will enable them to produce and distribute audio visual programmes and other types of digital content relating to their culture, history, music and the world in which they live.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity finished the year with a surplus of £1,657 and held £14,539 in the bank, but explicitly notes it has no reserves. The trustees highlight that reliance on project-based funding and the lack of core funding or reserves are significant risks to the organisation's capacity and ability to respond to new opportunities.
What the accounts disclose
“RWF currently has no reserves and no funds in deficit.” — page 3
Trustees
- Dr deji adeoshun
- RUDOLPH WALKER CBE
- SARAH ECKERT
- SHEONA WALKER
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 01/04/2025 | £37k | £35k |
| 01/04/2024 | £47k | £49k |
| 01/04/2023 | £25k | £25k |
| 01/04/2022 | £22k | £22k |
| 01/04/2021 | £8k | £8k |
Common questions
Is THE RUDOLPH WALKER FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity finished the year with a surplus of £1,657 and held £14,539 in the bank, but explicitly notes it has no reserves. The trustees highlight that reliance on project-based funding and the lack of core funding or reserves are significant risks to the organisation's capacity and ability to respond to new opportunities. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/06/2022 | £7k | REACH (within & beyond) drama workshops |