THE HEADLEY TRUST
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the Trust held total funds of £63.4 million at the year end, comprising an expendable endowment of £63.1 million and unrestricted reserves of £0.2 million. The Trustees transferred £6.5 million from the expendable endowment to cover a deficit in unrestricted reserves, noting that cash flow projections are regularly reviewed to ensure resources are adequate to meet commitments.
What the accounts disclose
“The number of employees whose total employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) for services provided to the Trust exceeded £60,000 was as follows: 2025: One employee who earned between £60,000 - £70,000” — page 29
“The number of employees whose total employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) for services provided to the Trust exceeded £60,000 was as follows: 2025: One employee who earned between £60,000 - £70,000” — page 29
“There was a deficit on unrestricted reserves of the charity at 5 April 2025. The Trustees considered the extent to which this deficit would be met by future income and concluded that it would be appropriate to make a transfer of £6.5 million from the expendable endowment” — page 5
“Included within grant-related support costs is a total of £9,832 (2024: £20.580) payable for legal services to Broadfield Law UK LLP, a firm in which Mr Dominic Flynn is a partner.” — page 33
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 05/04/2025)
Trustees
- Amanda McCrystal
- CAMILLA DAVAN Woodward
- Charlotte Mary Rose Hatfield
- LADY SUSAN SAINSBURY
- THE RT HON SIR TIMOTHY SAINSBURY
- TIMOTHY JAMES SAINSBURY
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £1.6m | £9.1m |
| 05/04/2024 | £2.2m | £6.5m |
| 05/04/2023 | £2.2m | £6.3m |
| 05/04/2022 | £1.9m | £3.7m |
| 05/04/2021 | £2.2m | £3.8m |
Common questions
Is THE HEADLEY TRUST financially healthy?
The accounts state that the Trust held total funds of £63.4 million at the year end, comprising an expendable endowment of £63.1 million and unrestricted reserves of £0.2 million. The Trustees transferred £6.5 million from the expendable endowment to cover a deficit in unrestricted reserves, noting that cash flow projections are regularly reviewed to ensure resources are adequate to meet commitments. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Sayer Vincent LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of THE HEADLEY TRUST earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £60,001 - £70,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds THE HEADLEY TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE HEADLEY TRUST as a grant recipient include ATTEND, CHICHESTER CATHEDRAL RESTORATION AND DEVELOPMENT TRUST CIO.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ATTEND | FY2025 | £50k |
| CHICHESTER CATHEDRAL RESTORATION AND DEVELOPMENT TRUST CIO | FY2023 | £30k |
| ATTEND | FY2022 | £10k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST DUNSTAN AND ALL SAINTS, STEPNEY | 1 | £3k |
| Evergreen Care UK | 1 | £500 |