The Barratt Redrow Foundation
Whilst the Barratt Redrow Foundation adopts general charitable objects, the key areas of focus are helping UK communities to thrive, focusing on children, young people and those most disadvantaged. Through national partnerships & grants we prioritise education, employability, homelessness, poverty & mental health charities. Visit our website to find out more.
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE TO ADVANCE SUCH CHARITABLE PURPOSES (ACCORDING TO THE LAW OF ENGLAND AND WALES) AS THE CHARITY TRUSTEES SEE FIT FROM TIME TO TIME.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the Foundation held unrestricted funds of £923,378, which is above its stated policy target of holding minimum cash reserves of £500,000. The charity is solely reliant on funding from its parent company, Barratt Redrow plc, receiving £4 million in donations during the year. The Trustees and auditors have confirmed that the Foundation can meet its liabilities as they fall due and identified no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“In consideration of the amended Funding Agreement the Trustees reviewed the Foundation’s Reserves Policy and agreed to hold minimum cash reserves of £500,000” — page 10
“During the year, monetary donations totalling £4,000,000 (2024: £4,000,000) were received from the PLC, the sole member of the Foundation.” — page 25
“The Foundation also benefits from professional and administration services provided free of charge by the PLC. In the year to 30 June 2025, the value of these services to the Foundation was £316,651” — page 25
“During the year, monetary donations totalling £4,000,000 (2024: £4,000,000) were received from the PLC, the sole member of the Foundation.” — page 25
“The Foundation also benefits from professional and administration services provided free of charge by the PLC. In the year to 30 June 2025, the value of these services to the Foundation was £316,651” — page 25
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 30/06/2025
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 30/06/2024
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 30/06/2023
- Grant-making is its main activity
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/06/2025)
Trustees
- John David Hannafordchair
- Helen Adams
- Lord Gavin Laurence Barwell
- Philippa Minshall Charles
- Tim Collins
- Ugochukwu Ikokwu
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £4.4m | £4.5m |
| 30/06/2024 | £4.3m | £4.3m |
| 30/06/2023 | £4.2m | £4.4m |
| 30/06/2022 | £4.5m | £4.0m |
| 30/06/2021 | £2.0m | £1.3m |
Common questions
Is The Barratt Redrow Foundation financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the Foundation held unrestricted funds of £923,378, which is above its stated policy target of holding minimum cash reserves of £500,000. The charity is solely reliant on funding from its parent company, Barratt Redrow plc, receiving £4 million in donations during the year. The Trustees and auditors have confirmed that the Foundation can meet its liabilities as they fall due and identified no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by UHY Hacker Young LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| Able Child Africa | 1 | £30k |
Charities like this
- THE BADUR FOUNDATION
- THE BARTLETT FOUNDATION
- FOCUS FOUNDATION
- COUTTS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
- BEDGEBURY FOUNDATION TRUSTEE COMPANY
- The Trust Foundation
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Barratt Redrow Foundation | £4.4m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE BADUR FOUNDATION | £2.6m | more than £60,000 | 1 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE BARTLETT FOUNDATION | £266k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FOCUS FOUNDATION | £879k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| COUTTS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | £1.3m | — | 1 | below | — | no doubt |
| BEDGEBURY FOUNDATION TRUSTEE COMPANY | £143k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |