THE DUNCAN WORDSWORTH FOUNDATION
Latest income
£384k
Latest spending
£3.4m
Registered
2022
Accounts read
FY2025
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £1,300,240, which is significantly above its stated policy target of £260,000. The trustees confirm that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, with no material uncertainties identified regarding its going concern status.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: £260,000 (held: £1.3m)
“The Charity's policy is to hold a minimum level of reserves of £260,000 to enable it to support students for the full five years it has commi ed to do so.” — page 5
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 05/04/2024)
Total income
£584k
Total spending
£85k
Reserves (reported)
£753k
Employees
0
Trustees
- Harold Duncan Wordsworthchair
- Honorah Elizabeth McBain Allan
- Judith Wordsworth
- Katherine Jane Wordsworth
- Kathryn Elizabeth White
- Sarah Booker
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £384k | £3.4m |
| 05/04/2024 | £584k | £85k |
| 05/04/2023 | £2.3m | £3k |
Common questions
Is THE DUNCAN WORDSWORTH FOUNDATION financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £1,300,240, which is significantly above its stated policy target of £260,000. The trustees confirm that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, with no material uncertainties identified regarding its going concern status. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.