WHITE DESERT FOUNDATION
Latest income
£635k
Latest spending
£474k
Registered
2024
Accounts read
FY2026
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held total funds of £160,669 at the period end, with unrestricted reserves of £121,177. The trustees consider this financial position to be satisfactory and sufficient to support planned activities, noting that the charity has established a sound financial foundation in its first reporting period.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: between three and six months of planned charitable expenditure (held: £121k)
“the trustees have determined that the Foundation should maintain unrestricted reserves equivalent to between three and six months of planned charitable expenditure.”
Per its FY2026 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: Consultancy services were provided to the Foundation by Eleni Snell, a trustee, for which she received payment from White Desert Africa Proprietary of £16,062.
“During the period, consultancy services were provided to the Foundation by Eleni Snell, a trustee, for which she received payment from White Desert Africa Proprietary of £16,062.” — page 14
Per its FY2026 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: White Desert Limited provided logistical support services for two charitiable activites during the year - services were provided to Project Life Met with a fair value of £204,791 and to Chilwolf Science with a fair value of £124,667.
“White Desert Limited provided logistical support services for two charitiable activites during the year - services were provided to Project Life Met with a fair value of £204,791 and to Chilwolf Science with a fair value of £124,667.” — page 13
“White Desert Limited is committed to making cash donations of 1% of its turnover. An amount of £67,651 is included in unrestricted funds for the period ended 31 March 2026.” — page 13
Per its FY2026 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: White Desert Limited is committed to making cash donations of 1% of its turnover. An amount of £67,651 is included in unrestricted funds for the period ended 31 March 2026.
“White Desert Limited provided logistical support services for two charitiable activites during the year - services were provided to Project Life Met with a fair value of £204,791 and to Chilwolf Science with a fair value of £124,667.” — page 13
“White Desert Limited is committed to making cash donations of 1% of its turnover. An amount of £67,651 is included in unrestricted funds for the period ended 31 March 2026.” — page 13
Per its FY2026 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The Company provided assistance with set-up and establishment activities for the Foundation. Trustee expenses incurred by Rebecca Warne of £38,452 were paid by White Desert Limited.
“White Desert Limited provided logistical support services for two charitiable activites during the year - services were provided to Project Life Met with a fair value of £204,791 and to Chilwolf Science with a fair value of £124,667.” — page 13
“White Desert Limited is committed to making cash donations of 1% of its turnover. An amount of £67,651 is included in unrestricted funds for the period ended 31 March 2026.” — page 13
Per its FY2026 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The estimated value of staff services provided by White Desert Africa Proprietary Limited during the period was £77,506.
“White Desert Limited provided logistical support services for two charitiable activites during the year - services were provided to Project Life Met with a fair value of £204,791 and to Chilwolf Science with a fair value of £124,667.” — page 13
“White Desert Limited is committed to making cash donations of 1% of its turnover. An amount of £67,651 is included in unrestricted funds for the period ended 31 March 2026.” — page 13
Per its FY2026 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: During the period, consultancy services were provided to the Foundation by Eleni Snell, a trustee, for which she received payment from White Desert Africa Proprietary of £16,062.
“White Desert Limited provided logistical support services for two charitiable activites during the year - services were provided to Project Life Met with a fair value of £204,791 and to Chilwolf Science with a fair value of £124,667.” — page 13
“White Desert Limited is committed to making cash donations of 1% of its turnover. An amount of £67,651 is included in unrestricted funds for the period ended 31 March 2026.” — page 13
Per its FY2026 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2026)
Total income
£635k
Total spending
£474k
Cost of raising funds
£104k
Reserves (reported)
£96k
Employees
0
Trustees
- Simon Russellchair
- Eleni Antoniades Snell
- Patrick John Stuart Woodhead
- Rebecca Warne
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £635k | £474k |
Common questions
Is WHITE DESERT FOUNDATION financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity held total funds of £160,669 at the period end, with unrestricted reserves of £121,177. The trustees consider this financial position to be satisfactory and sufficient to support planned activities, noting that the charity has established a sound financial foundation in its first reporting period. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
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| THE CORCORAN FOUNDATION | 1 | £63k |
| THE SHEARS FOUNDATION | 1 | £30k |
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