WAYS TO WELLNESS FOUNDATION
To preserve & protect the health of people & to improve the quality of life of people with long term health conditions by promoting access to social prescribing services. To advance education of the general public & medical practitioners in relation to social prescribing services & other similar interventions. Such other exclusively charitable purposes as the Trustees may determine.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the group generated a surplus of £328,694 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total unrestricted funds carried forward of £3,573,083. The trustees confirm that the financial position is strong and that the group has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, despite the loss of a major commissioning contract in July 2025.
What the accounts disclose
“In the band £80,001 - £90,000 1 1” — page 26
“Contracted service delivery 1,320,016” — page 23
“The trustees intend to invest the surplus prudently over the coming years into projects which achieve the aims of the charity, whilst ensuring that 12 months’ administrative costs (currently £640k) are held back to ensure the ongoing operation of the projects in the event of a reduction in expected income.” — page 7
“The charitable company has received donations of £900,000 (2024: £904,881) from its subsidiary undertaking, Ways to Wellness Limited, in the year. No amounts remain outstanding in respect of these donations at the balance sheet date.” — page 32
“The charitable company recharged costs of £493,970 (2024: £453,046) to Ways to Wellness Limited. There was £9,787 (2024: £9,375) outstanding as at the balance sheet date, included in the charity only debtors balance.” — page 32
“The charitable company has received donations of £900,000 (2024: £904,881) from its subsidiary undertaking, Ways to Wellness Limited, in the year. No amounts remain outstanding in respect of these donations at the balance sheet date.” — page 32
“The charitable company recharged costs of £493,970 (2024: £453,046) to Ways to Wellness Limited. There was £9,787 (2024: £9,375) outstanding as at the balance sheet date, included in the charity only debtors balance.” — page 32
“The charitable company has received donations of £900,000 (2024: £904,881) from its subsidiary undertaking, Ways to Wellness Limited, in the year. No amounts remain outstanding in respect of these donations at the balance sheet date.” — page 32
“The charitable company recharged costs of £493,970 (2024: £453,046) to Ways to Wellness Limited. There was £9,787 (2024: £9,375) outstanding as at the balance sheet date, included in the charity only debtors balance.” — page 32
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Sandra Mitchell-Phillips — CEO
- Dr Guy Pilkington — Chair
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (16/05/2023)
Trustees
- BRENDAN TEMPLE HILL
- Dr Guy Stephen Pilkington
- Dr Leahan Cristi Garratt
- Dr Robert Westgate
- Dr Ruth Cordelia Garnet Briel
- Emeritus Professor David Hunter
- John Duncan Spurr
- MARY MADELEINE JORDAN
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £1.6m | £1.2m |
| 31/03/2024 | £1.7m | £1.1m |
| 31/03/2023 | £1.5m | £1.1m |
| 31/03/2022 | £1.3m | £723k |
| 31/03/2021 | £1.3m | £987k |
Common questions
Is WAYS TO WELLNESS FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the group generated a surplus of £328,694 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total unrestricted funds carried forward of £3,573,083. The trustees confirm that the financial position is strong and that the group has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, despite the loss of a major commissioning contract in July 2025. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by UNW LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of WAYS TO WELLNESS FOUNDATION earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £80,001 - £90,000 band.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| SIR HALLEY STEWART TRUST | 2 | £180k |
| THE RAYNE FOUNDATION | 1 | £250k |
| THE KIRBY LAING FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
| MISS W E LAWRENCE 1973 CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | 1 | £6k |
| GERALD PALMER ELING TRUST COMPANY | 1 | £5k |
| THE FORRESTER FAMILY TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| COLEFAX CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £2k |
Charities like this
- THE NATIONAL ACADEMY FOR SOCIAL PRESCRIBING
- THE NUTRITIONAL WELLBEING FOUNDATION
- BERKSHIRE HEALTH & WELL-BEING SOCIAL ENTERPRISES
- PS FOUNDATION
- THE COMMONWEALTH PHARMACISTS ASSOCIATION
- LIFE WAYS
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WAYS TO WELLNESS FOUNDATION | £1.6m | £80,001 - £90,000 | — | above | — | no doubt |
| THE NATIONAL ACADEMY FOR SOCIAL PRESCRIBING | £3.1m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE NUTRITIONAL WELLBEING FOUNDATION | £11.9m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BERKSHIRE HEALTH & WELL-BEING SOCIAL ENTERPRISES | £174k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PS FOUNDATION | £560k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE COMMONWEALTH PHARMACISTS ASSOCIATION | £1.7m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 2 | unclear | — | no doubt |