THE WILL GARVEY TRUST FOUNDATION
WTF's main aim is to prevent suicide through the development of early intervention projects and campaigns, working primarily with young people and the people who care for them, including families and friends.
Objects
TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT THE MENTAL HEALTH OF INDIVIDUALS, THEIR FAMILIES AND FRIENDS IMPACTED BY SUICIDE AND MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS, INCLUDING THOSE INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE AT RISK OF SUICIDE, IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY THROUGH:A)THE PROVISION OF SUPPORT/SIGNPOSTING, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, EDUCATION AND ADVICE;B)INCREASING AWARENESS OF MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES AND SUICIDE BY ENGAGING WITH THE LOCAL COMMUNITY INCLUDING SCHOOLS AND OTHER ORGANISATIONS;C)EDUCATING PROFESSIONALS AND PROMOTING GOOD PRACTICE WHEN DISCUSSING SUICIDE AND MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES WITH INDIVIDUALS, THEIR FAMILIES AND FRIENDS
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £1,068 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total net assets from £26,892 to £26,667. The trustees' report indicates that unrestricted reserves stood at £19,042, which is above the stated policy target of six months' core expenditure. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to light during the examination of the financial statements.
What the accounts disclose
“Our Reserves Policy states that we will always hold at least 6 months' 'Core Expenditure', plus any exceptional items of expenditure, in reserve at all times.” — page 8
“During the year, J Garvey (trustee) received remuneration of £6,631.25(prior year: £7,680.00) for services provided to the charity.” — page 16
“During the year, J Garvey (trustee) received remuneration of £6,631.25(prior year: £7,680.00) for services provided to the charity. The payment was made in accordance with the charity's governing document and was considered reasonable and in the best interests of the charity.” — page 16
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Jodie Cookchair
- Charlotte Molly-Anne Chambers
- Hadley Trueman
- Helen Vickers
- IAN PETER ECKLOFF
- Janine Marie Eyre
- KEVAN GARVEY
- KEVIN EDWARDS
- PHILIPPA JACKSON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £27k | £28k |
| 05/04/2024 | £27k | £23k |
| 05/04/2023 | £19k | £23k |
| 05/04/2022 | £11k | £8k |
| 05/04/2021 | £15k | £8k |
Common questions
Is THE WILL GARVEY TRUST FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £1,068 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total net assets from £26,892 to £26,667. The trustees' report indicates that unrestricted reserves stood at £19,042, which is above the stated policy target of six months' core expenditure. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to light during the examination of the financial statements. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 14/09/2020 | £6k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |