MD EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
Our vision is for young people in the UK and Ireland to have access to free mental health support. Mdeducational Foundation endeavors to provide wellbeing support by placing qualified practitioner staffing within an educational setting (schools, colleges, sixth forms), with those predominantly benefiting being aged 16-18.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity has unrestricted negative reserves of £47,573, following an impairment of fixed asset investments and a reduction in support from its main benefactor. The trustees note that activities were temporarily wound down in December 2025 but intend to restart them, relying on continuing support from MDE Services Group Limited to maintain going concern status.
What the accounts disclose
“At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, due to continuing support from MDE Services Group Limited. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.” — page 9
“Leah Iles served as CEO of the foundation, but is remunerated by a related party.” — page 13
“During the year, Tarquin Scadding-Hunt, trustee, was also a director of Mind Body Goals Ltd but received no remuneration or other benefits from the company.” — page 15
“Leah Iles served as CEO of the foundation, but is remunerated by a related party.” — page 13
“During the year, Tarquin Scadding-Hunt, trustee, was also a director of Mind Body Goals Ltd but received no remuneration or other benefits from the company.” — page 15
“Fixed asset investments relates to an investment in Mind Body Goals Ltd.” — page 15
Trustees
- Ian Sandbach
- MIRIAM DERVAN
- Niall Joseph Dervan
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £411k | £404k |
| 31/03/2024 | £400k | £469k |
| 31/03/2023 | £144k | £134k |
| 31/03/2022 | £169k | £169k |
| 31/03/2021 | £11k | £11k |
Common questions
Is MD EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity has unrestricted negative reserves of £47,573, following an impairment of fixed asset investments and a reduction in support from its main benefactor. The trustees note that activities were temporarily wound down in December 2025 but intend to restart them, relying on continuing support from MDE Services Group Limited to maintain going concern status. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE YOUTH ENDOWMENT FUND CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £3.1m |
| MONDAY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £820k |
| IMPETUS - THE PRIVATE EQUITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £403k |
| THE PENNIES FOUNDATION | 1 | £234k |
| THE CONSTANCE TRAVIS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £170k |
| MOTABILITY | 1 | £123k |
| THE T U U T CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £100k |
| MANOLO BLAHNIK FOUNDATION | 1 | £80k |
Charities like this
- THE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT
- DAVID LYNCH FOUNDATION UK
- EDUFUND UK
- THE MENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION
- AL MADAD FOUNDATION
- MOLLY ROSE FOUNDATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MD EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION | £411k | — | — | unclear | — | noted |
| THE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT | £259k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| DAVID LYNCH FOUNDATION UK | £173k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| EDUFUND UK | £151k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE MENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION | £6.7m | — | — | unclear | 22.4% | no doubt |
| AL MADAD FOUNDATION | £812k | — | 0 | below | — | noted |