ANOTHER WAY WOMEN'S FOUNDATION
Latest income
£153k
Latest spending
£156k
Registered
2022
Accounts read
FY2025
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £30,278 at the end of the reporting period, derived from cash funds held in investment accounts. The charity notes a risk to financial sustainability if investment returns fail to meet the targeted 7–8% per annum, which is required to fund grant-making activities.
What the accounts disclose
Going concern: noted by the trustees or auditor
“As outlined in our Investment Policy Document, the main risk facing the foundation is lack of income and financial sustainability. If the investment funds fail to generate interest income in line with our Business Plan (7–8% pa), the charity will be impeded with respect to its ability to provide grants in line with our expectations.” — page 9
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Dr Wendy Mathias, Chair of Trustees, made a personal donation of £100,000 in 2025 to top up the investment fund. She also made payments via her personal account for grants (RISE UK) which were reimbursed or corrected in 2025.
“the Chair of Trustees, Wendy Mathias, made a personal donation of £100,000 in 2025 to ‘top up’ the investment fund.” — page 6
“The source of funds for these investments was the sale of shares in Obsidian Healthcare Group Ltd (Registered in England No. 09894418); a company previously owned 100% by Dr Mathias.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Dr Wendy Mathias sold shares in Obsidian Healthcare Group Ltd to fund the initial investment in the charity.
“the Chair of Trustees, Wendy Mathias, made a personal donation of £100,000 in 2025 to ‘top up’ the investment fund.” — page 6
“The source of funds for these investments was the sale of shares in Obsidian Healthcare Group Ltd (Registered in England No. 09894418); a company previously owned 100% by Dr Mathias.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trustees
- Dr Wendy Mathiaschair
- Amy Alice Eve Burgess
- Linda Anne Mathias
- Olivia Charlotte Grace McHugh
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £153k | £156k |
| 31/12/2024 | £156k | £122k |
| 31/12/2023 | £22k | £63k |
| 31/12/2022 | £105k | £64k |
Common questions
Is ANOTHER WAY WOMEN'S FOUNDATION financially healthy?
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £30,278 at the end of the reporting period, derived from cash funds held in investment accounts. The charity notes a risk to financial sustainability if investment returns fail to meet the targeted 7–8% per annum, which is required to fund grant-making activities. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE COLES-MEDLOCK FOUNDATION | 1 | £37k |
| THE ORR MACKINTOSH FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £20k |
| THE EVAN CORNISH FOUNDATION | 1 | £16k |
| THE GUNTER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £2k |
| MISS E F RATHBONE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £2k |
| BC Partners Foundation | 1 | £1k |
| FOREST HILL CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £1k |
| THE ANCASTER TRUST | 1 | £300 |