THE RICHARD WHITEHEAD FOUNDATION
We believe disabled people should have access to the life-changing power of sport and physical activity and we place the individual at the centre of our work.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity made a surplus of £10,621 from total income of £185,411 for the year ending March 2025. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted cash reserves stood at £152,423, which exceeds the stated policy of maintaining greater than three months of running costs. The charity confirms its financial position is stable with no material uncertainties disclosed.
What the accounts disclose
“In addition we ensure that we operate with unrestricted cash available greater than three months running costs.”
Trustees
- Andrew Richard Brittleschair
- Amanda Clewes
- Claire Fiona Buckle
- David Michael Howells
- Gillian Lane
- Helen Jeremiah
- Rachel Ashton
- Richard Whitehead MBE
- Tracey Cox Smyth
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £185k | £175k |
| 31/03/2024 | £197k | £104k |
| 01/04/2023 | £97k | £70k |
| 01/04/2022 | £93k | £70k |
Common questions
Is THE RICHARD WHITEHEAD FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity made a surplus of £10,621 from total income of £185,411 for the year ending March 2025. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted cash reserves stood at £152,423, which exceeds the stated policy of maintaining greater than three months of running costs. The charity confirms its financial position is stable with no material uncertainties disclosed. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| TRUST FOR LONDON | 1 | £140k |
| Richmond Foundation | 1 | £60k |
| The Barnes Fund | 1 | £41k |
| The Trillium Trust UK | 1 | £30k |
| DUCHY HEALTH CHARITY LIMITED | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- THE FEDERATION OF DISABILITY SPORT WALES LIMITED
- GREAT BRITAIN WHEELCHAIR RUGBY LIMITED
- STRODE PARK FOUNDATION FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
- FULHAM FOOTBALL CLUB FOUNDATION
- DISABILITY CORNWALL AND THE ISLES OF SCILLY
- GREAT BRITAIN WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE RICHARD WHITEHEAD FOUNDATION | £185k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE FEDERATION OF DISABILITY SPORT WALES LIMITED | £1.2m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GREAT BRITAIN WHEELCHAIR RUGBY LIMITED | £2.0m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| STRODE PARK FOUNDATION FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES | £13.0m | — | — | unclear | 45.0% | no doubt |
| FULHAM FOOTBALL CLUB FOUNDATION | £2.9m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| DISABILITY CORNWALL AND THE ISLES OF SCILLY | £2.5m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |