HEYWOOD FOUNDATION
The Heywood Foundation will take forward its belief in innovative policy creation and diversity through various public policy challenges.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity recorded a net deficit of £31,500 for the year, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £1,001,220. The trustees confirm that current reserves are more than sufficient to meet the stated policy of maintaining funds to cover at least £100,000 in annual charitable expenditure until 2029. The charity reports no restricted funds at year-end and confirms it has adequate resources to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Its Reserves Policy is to maintain sufficient Reserves to fund expenditure of at least £100,000 per annum (adjusted for inflation) on charitable activities until 2029.” — page 8
“Payments of £3198 (2024: £1,037) to a Trustee, Simon Heywood, as reimbursement of the LEI Number Renewal Fee, ICO Registration Fee, Mailchimp Subscription Fees,Google/Monster Insights Subscription Fees, Fiverr expenses and Upwork expenses paid.” — page 18
“Payments of £953 ( 2024: £911) were made to the Chair of Trustees, Suzanne Heywood, as reimbursement of Wordpress, GoDaddy Subscription Fees and other Expenses. Suzanne Heywood also made a donation of £430.” — page 18
“Payments of £3198 (2024: £1,037) to a Trustee, Simon Heywood, as reimbursement of the LEI Number Renewal Fee, ICO Registration Fee, Mailchimp Subscription Fees,Google/Monster Insights Subscription Fees, Fiverr expenses and Upwork expenses paid.” — page 18
“Payments of £953 ( 2024: £911) were made to the Chair of Trustees, Suzanne Heywood, as reimbursement of Wordpress, GoDaddy Subscription Fees and other Expenses. Suzanne Heywood also made a donation of £430.” — page 18
Trustees
- The Lady Suzanne Heywoodchair
- Catherine Joanna Little
- David Halpern
- Gareth Neil Davies
- Helen MacNamara
- Jonathan Munro Black
- Simon Heywood
- Sir Philip Robert Barton
- Sir SIMON CHRISTOPHER TOWNSEND ROBEY
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/04/2025 | £61k | £139k |
| 30/04/2024 | £53k | £141k |
| 30/04/2023 | £48k | £147k |
| 30/04/2022 | £182k | £62k |
| 30/04/2021 | £102k | £78k |
Common questions
Is HEYWOOD FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity recorded a net deficit of £31,500 for the year, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £1,001,220. The trustees confirm that current reserves are more than sufficient to meet the stated policy of maintaining funds to cover at least £100,000 in annual charitable expenditure until 2029. The charity reports no restricted funds at year-end and confirms it has adequate resources to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.