THE WINDFALL FOUNDATION
The Foundation has an interest in projects that provide sustainable, long-term income generation and self-sufficiency, especially those making a demonstrable positive impact on marginalised communities currently beyond the reach of traditional government or market-based solutions.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £4,161,356, which decreased from £4,965,550 in the prior year due to a net movement in funds of £(804,194). The trustees report that the foundation has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, adopting the going concern basis of preparation.
What the accounts disclose
“The principal funding source of the Foundation has been donations by Andrew Elder, the Chair.” — page 5
“The Foundation keeps its reserves policy under careful review in order to mitigate its risks, support grantmaking for beneficiaries and respond to opportunities. Funds are maintained with a view to meeting all grant commitments over the full term set out in the grant agreements (not only immediate liabilities).” — page 8
Trustees
- ANDREW ELDERchair
- Geoff Stead Mr
- LINDSAY ELDER
- THOMAS ELDER
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £143k | £715k |
| 30/06/2024 | £168k | £688k |
| 30/06/2023 | £55k | £561k |
| 30/06/2022 | £368k | £361k |
| 30/06/2021 | £5k | £263k |
Common questions
Is THE WINDFALL FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £4,161,356, which decreased from £4,965,550 in the prior year due to a net movement in funds of £(804,194). The trustees report that the foundation has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, adopting the going concern basis of preparation. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Warrener Stewart.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE GENERATIONAL FOUNDATION | 1 | £500k |
| THE CHRISTOPHER AND HENRY OLDFIELD TRUST | 1 | £25k |
| THE WILFRED AND ELSIE ELKES CHARITY FUND | 1 | £24k |
| THE COLYER-FERGUSSON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £15k |
| THE SIR BERNARD & LADY SCHREIER FOUNDATION | 1 | £6k |
| THE DULVERTON TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| WHITEHEAD MONCKTON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £3k |
Charities like this
- THE ROBERT MCALPINE FOUNDATION
- WINDSOR ROAD FOUNDATION
- The Framlingham Foundation Trust T/A The Ed Sheeran Suffolk Music Foundation
- THE GENERATIONAL FOUNDATION
- Community Foundation for Staffordshire and Shropshire
- THE OCTOPUS FOUNDATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE WINDFALL FOUNDATION | £143k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ROBERT MCALPINE FOUNDATION | £1.1m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| WINDSOR ROAD FOUNDATION | £101k | Under £60,000 | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| The Framlingham Foundation Trust T/A The Ed Sheeran Suffolk Music Foundation | £895k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE GENERATIONAL FOUNDATION | £1.4m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Community Foundation for Staffordshire and Shropshire | £4.6m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |