WIGS FOR HEROES
Wigs for Heroes is a registered UK charity founded in 2018 who aim to support women currently undergoing cancer treatment and provide grants to women at North MidUniversity Hospital, we also run events to raise awareness of the charities work.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £36,972 at the end of the period, which the trustees consider adequate to fund core objectives for a minimum of one year. The charity's principal funding source has shifted from donations to self-funding through the sale of donated clothing, resulting in total receipts of £64,835 against payments of £112,243.
What the accounts disclose
“Reserves must be adequate enough to fund the charitys core grant making objective for a minimum period of 1 year.”
Trustees
- MRS M FONCETTEchair
- MR D WILLIAMS
- MR J ATIASE
- MR M FONCETTE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £65k | £112k |
| 31/12/2023 | £74k | £27k |
| 31/12/2022 | £55k | £44k |
| 31/12/2021 | £15k | £11k |
| 31/12/2020 | £24k | £4k |
Common questions
Is WIGS FOR HEROES financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £36,972 at the end of the period, which the trustees consider adequate to fund core objectives for a minimum of one year. The charity's principal funding source has shifted from donations to self-funding through the sale of donated clothing, resulting in total receipts of £64,835 against payments of £112,243. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds WIGS FOR HEROES?
Funders whose own accounts filings name WIGS FOR HEROES as a grant recipient include LSEG Foundation.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| LSEG Foundation | FY2022 | £11k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 02/06/2023 | £70k | Wigs for Heroes |