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THE SAM WEST FOUNDATION

Registered charity 1177924 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

The objective of the Sam West Foundation is to promote awareness, diagnosis and treatment of mental health issues affecting children, young adults and their families.

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Latest income
£38k
Latest spending
£51k
Registered
2018
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted reserves stood at £101,526 at the end of the period, which is below its stated policy target of holding at least one year’s administration costs. The charity reported a net deficit for the year, with total payments of £51,243 exceeding total receipts of £37,847.

Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy (held: £102k; policy: at least one year’s administration costs, alongside any grant commitments made)
“The Charity’s policy on reserves is to hold at least one year’s administration costs, alongside any grant commitments made, in free reserves.” — page 5
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — The Sam West Foundation (matched by registered charity number).

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Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2024£38k£51k
31/12/2023£34k£49k
31/12/2022£62k£63k
31/12/2021£41k£46k
31/12/2020£45k£37k

Common questions

Is THE SAM WEST FOUNDATION financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted reserves stood at £101,526 at the end of the period, which is below its stated policy target of holding at least one year’s administration costs. The charity reported a net deficit for the year, with total payments of £51,243 exceeding total receipts of £37,847. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.