THE GREEN HAT FOUNDATION
The Green Hat Foundation provides grants to charities which meet its criteria. These grants are generated from income from invested capital.
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE- TO RELIEVE FINANCIAL HARDSHIP BY SUPPORTING OR PROVIDING EDUCATION AND TRAINING TO THE POOR TO HELP THEM CREATE A BETTER LIVELIHOODNOTHING IN THIS CONSTITUTION SHALL AUTHORISE AN APPLICATION OF THE PROPERTY OF THE CIO FOR THE PURPOSES WHICH ARE NOT CHARITABLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH [SECTION 7 OF THE CHARITIES AND TRUSTEE INVESTMENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 2005] AND [SECTION 2 OF THE CHARITIES ACT (NORTHERN IRELAND) 2008].
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £204,020, which is above the trustees' stated policy target of maintaining cash reserves equal to at least 12 months' operating expenditure. The charity reported a net income of £10,006 for the year, funded primarily by investment income and donations, with no fundraising costs disclosed.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees will endeavour to maintain cash reserves equal to at least 12 months' operating expenditure.” — page 3
Policies the charity declares
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- IAN QUESTchair
- GERRITJE QUEST
- JOEL HARRISON
- LISA DRAPER
- PAMELA DRAPER
- PETER QUEST
- SOPHIE DALLING
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £50k | £40k |
| 31/07/2024 | £99k | £7k |
| 31/07/2023 | £42k | £39k |
| 31/07/2022 | £39k | £44k |
| 31/07/2021 | £36k | £204k |
Common questions
Is THE GREEN HAT FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £204,020, which is above the trustees' stated policy target of maintaining cash reserves equal to at least 12 months' operating expenditure. The charity reported a net income of £10,006 for the year, funded primarily by investment income and donations, with no fundraising costs disclosed. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.