THE GETAWAY FOUNDATION
We provide holidays for families who are in poverty. We focus on Beds, Buckinghamshire and the Isle of Wight
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held total reserves and contingencies of £27,500 for the 2026 planning year, which includes a specific reserve of £17,500 plus £10,000 in contingencies for inflation and cash flow. The trustees confirmed that funds are in place to support an estimated 75+ summer holidays in 2026, with core funding commitments secured from the primary benefactor for the same level as the previous year.
What the accounts disclose
“Primary Benefactor £120,000”
“£17,500 will be held in reserve in FY2026in line with our funding plan and commitments. Our Plan is to hold this flat as a reserve level going forward in our accounts.” — page 7
Trustees
- Barry Smith
- Dr Tobias Penruddocke Quartley
- Joanne Smith
- Philip Smith
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 01/01/2026 | £193k | £185k |
| 01/01/2025 | £192k | £187k |
| 01/01/2024 | £196k | £181k |
| 01/01/2023 | £187k | £155k |
| 01/01/2022 | £170k | £133k |
Common questions
Is THE GETAWAY FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held total reserves and contingencies of £27,500 for the 2026 planning year, which includes a specific reserve of £17,500 plus £10,000 in contingencies for inflation and cash flow. The trustees confirmed that funds are in place to support an estimated 75+ summer holidays in 2026, with core funding commitments secured from the primary benefactor for the same level as the previous year. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 28/04/2025 | £8k | Unrestricted Funding |
| Postcode Lottery | 29/09/2023 | £6k | Project Funding |