JACKTHELAD FOUNDATION LIMITED
#JackTheLad campaigns for greater awareness of risks, in our young people having adventures abroad - and for better safety standards & wider adoption of responsible practices from activity providers.When the worst happens and a tragic death occurs, we are here to support bereaved families with repatriation costs.
Objects
1.THE ADVANCEMENT OF HEALTH AND SAVING OF LIVES OF YOUNG PEOPLE BY RAISING AWARENESS OF THE RISKS THAT CAN BE ATTACHED TO SOME OVERSEAS HOLIDAYS AND BY HIGHLIGHTING POOR REGULATION AND IRRESPONSIBLE PRACTICES FOR SUCH OVERSEAS HOLIDAYS AND CAMPAIGNING FOR IMPROVEMENTS.2.THE RELIEF OF FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OF THE NEXT OF KIN OF YOUNG PEOPLE WHO HAVE DIED WHILST ON HOLIDAY OVERSEAS BY ASSISTING WITH THE REPATRIATION OF THE YOUNG PERSON.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased from £97,099 to £125,347, resulting in a net income of £28,248 for the year. The charity holds £122,615 in cash at bank against current liabilities of £1,896, indicating strong liquidity. The trustees report that funding is exclusively from public donations and online shop profits, with no stated reserves policy target.
What the accounts disclose
“Unspent funds are being held for launch of the Repatriation Grant program post COVID restrictions in 2021/2022 and for any agreed promotional activities which may attract costs.” — page 4
Policies the charity declares
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- Antony Russell Howe
- Sally Ann Williams
- Sara-Jane Taylor
- Stephanie Howe
- Thomas Steven Muirhead
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £68k | £39k |
| 30/09/2024 | £55k | £23k |
| 30/09/2023 | £60k | £41k |
| 30/09/2022 | £29k | £21k |
| 30/09/2021 | £8k | £7k |
Common questions
Is JACKTHELAD FOUNDATION LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased from £97,099 to £125,347, resulting in a net income of £28,248 for the year. The charity holds £122,615 in cash at bank against current liabilities of £1,896, indicating strong liquidity. The trustees report that funding is exclusively from public donations and online shop profits, with no stated reserves policy target. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.