THE HIBOU FOUNDATION
Awards grants to charities in England and Wales that fit The Foundation's grant giving policy. Grants are not generally made to charities from unsolicited approaches. No grants are made to individuals.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the Foundation is in a strong financial position with unrestricted funds of £154,227 and no liabilities other than minor creditors. The trustees report that incoming resources exceeded expenditure, resulting in a net increase in assets, and confirm that the charity is funded by unconditional donations from the Howl family.
What the accounts disclose
“Donations and legacies 148,677” — page 6
“As a grant making Foundation, reserves are not required. However, the trustees try to balance expenditure with income received and capital growth achieved from year to year to maintain capital to generate income for future charitable grants.” — page 3
“The major donors to the Foundation are the Howl family, members of which are also trustees of the Foundation. All donations to the Foundation are unconditional, all trustees give their services voluntarily and do not receive any remuneration or benefits from the Foundation.” — page 11
Trustees
- Andrea Clare Howlchair
- Oliver Jonathan Dyke Howl
- Rosemary Nicola Jennifer Howl
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2026 | £149k | £9k |
Common questions
Is THE HIBOU FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the Foundation is in a strong financial position with unrestricted funds of £154,227 and no liabilities other than minor creditors. The trustees report that incoming resources exceeded expenditure, resulting in a net increase in assets, and confirm that the charity is funded by unconditional donations from the Howl family. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.