THE HAINSFORD CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
Aims to improve social mobility by supporting initiatives aimed at increasing access to further education for disadvantaged young people.
Objects
THE TRUSTEES SHALL HOLD THE CAPITAL AND INCOME OF THE TRUST FUND, UPON TRUST, TO APPLY THE INCOME, AND ALL OR SUCH PARTS OF THE CAPITAL, AT SUCH TIME OR TIMES AND IN SUCH MANNER YO, OR FOR THE BENEFIT OF, SUCH EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE OBJECTS AND PURPOSES (CHARITABLE ACCORDING TO THE LAWS OF ENGLAND) IN ANY PART OF THE WORLD AS THE TRUSTEES MAY IN THEIR DISCRETION THINK FIT, TAKING INTO CONSIDERATION THOSE CHARITABLE OBJECTS AND PURPOSES FAVOURED BY OR OF INTEREST TO THE SETTLOR
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves totalled £72,694 at the end of the year, which is above the trustees' stated policy target of maintaining cash reserves of at least £5,000. The charity reported a net receipt of £48,586 for the period, funded by donations received of £152,531 against payments of £103,945. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention regarding the accounts or accounting records.
What the accounts disclose
“Donations received 152,531”
“it is the Foundations policy to maintain cash reserves of at least £5,000.” — page 5
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2025
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2024
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2023
- Grant-making is its main activity
Trustees
- Charles Anthony ROSEchair
- MARIE ANGELA HEESOM
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £153k | £104k |
| 31/12/2024 | £50k | £85k |
| 31/12/2023 | £106k | £68k |
| 31/12/2022 | £20k | £26k |
| 31/12/2021 | £62k | £35k |
Common questions
Is THE HAINSFORD CHARITABLE FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves totalled £72,694 at the end of the year, which is above the trustees' stated policy target of maintaining cash reserves of at least £5,000. The charity reported a net receipt of £48,586 for the period, funded by donations received of £152,531 against payments of £103,945. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention regarding the accounts or accounting records. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| CML - CHEVRAS MO'OZ LADOL | 1 | £27k |
| JEG TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £25k |
| THE REISNER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION LTD | 1 | £5k |
| THE TRUEMARK TRUST | 1 | £3k |
| FORD BRITAIN TRUST | 1 | £2k |
| BELVEDERE TRUST | 1 | £2k |
| THE ASTOR FOUNDATION | 1 | £1k |
| HAMMERSMITH UNITED CHARITIES | 1 | £500 |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE HAINSFORD CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | £153k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE JOHN HAYNES FOUNDATION | £140k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE HATHAWAY TRUST | £77k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HARVARD GLOBAL UK | £177k | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| OUR HIDDEN TREASURE | £111k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| H&F Giving | £504k | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | above | — | no doubt |