THE OLWYN FOUNDATION
The Olwyn Foundation raises funds for charitable organisations set up for the benefit of the empowerment, education and protection of women and girls both in the UK and around the world.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £120,680, which the trustees consider sufficient to cover estimated known overheads and provide a buffer for unanticipated costs. The charity reported a net surplus of £79,503 for the year, funded primarily by a £200,002 donation from a trustee. The trustees note that while current support levels are not anticipated to continue, they are planning to broaden the donor base to ensure long-term stability.
What the accounts disclose
“Donations received in the year amounting to £200,000 represents an amount received from Samantha RoweBeddoe, a trustee of the Charity.” — page 9
“The trustees’ policy is to maintain reserves at such a level as to have sufficient funds to enable it to pay estimated known overheads and have a buffer in the event of unanticipated costs.” — page 4
“During the year a former trustee was appointed to manage and provide administrative support to the charity and received fees and related expenses totalling £17,625.” — page 9
“Donations received in the year amounting to £200,000 represents an amount received from Samantha RoweBeddoe, a trustee of the Charity. No conditions were attached to the donations.” — page 9
“During the year a former trustee was appointed to manage and provide administrative support to the charity and received fees and related expenses totalling £17,625.” — page 9
“Donations received in the year amounting to £200,000 represents an amount received from Samantha RoweBeddoe, a trustee of the Charity. No conditions were attached to the donations.” — page 9
“During the year a former trustee was appointed to manage and provide administrative support to the charity and received fees and related expenses totalling £17,625.” — page 9
Trustees
- SAMANTHA OLWEN ROWE-BEDDOEchair
- PATRICIA JANE GREEN
- SAMANTHA VICTORIA MERRY
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £200k | £94k |
| 31/12/2023 | £200k | £167k |
| 31/12/2022 | £200k | £212k |
| 31/12/2021 | £200k | £185k |
| 31/12/2020 | £206k | £219k |
Common questions
Is THE OLWYN FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £120,680, which the trustees consider sufficient to cover estimated known overheads and provide a buffer for unanticipated costs. The charity reported a net surplus of £79,503 for the year, funded primarily by a £200,002 donation from a trustee. The trustees note that while current support levels are not anticipated to continue, they are planning to broaden the donor base to ensure long-term stability. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ASSOCIATION OF NHS CHARITIES | 1 | £236k |
| THE HAPPY BABY COMMUNITY | 1 | £29k |
| KARIN BRASS MEMORIAL FUND | 1 | £25k |
| SSP FOUNDATION | 1 | £2k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH AUGHTON, LANCASHIRE | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- TY OLWEN TRUST FUND
- Sir Graham Wylie Foundation
- DAME ALICE OWEN'S FOUNDATION
- Richard Oatley Trust Number Two
- OXLEAS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST CHARITABLE FUND
- OLD OWEN'S ASSOCIATION AND SPORTS CLUB LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE OLWYN FOUNDATION | £200k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| TY OLWEN TRUST FUND | £699k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| Sir Graham Wylie Foundation | £239k | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| DAME ALICE OWEN'S FOUNDATION | £4.9m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Richard Oatley Trust Number Two | £307k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| OXLEAS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST CHARITABLE FUND | £216k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |