THE WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION
The charity is a grant making foundation that seeks to provide opportunities for young people (0 to 25) and their families, living in Westminster, Chester and rural areas, to raise their aspirations and improve their prospects throughout life. Further details are provided on our website.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased to £168.4m, supported by significant investment gains of £20.5m and donations from Grosvenor Group. The trustees confirm that available funds meet the Foundation's requirements and that there are no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“At the balance sheet date, the trustees are satisfied that the current level of available funds meets the Foundation’s requirements. Unrestricted funds on 31 December 2025 were £168.4m (2024: £150.8m).” — page 29
“The Foundation paid fees totalling £786,342 (2024: £980,690) to a Grosvenor Trust, which is part of the Grosvenor Family Office.” — page 49
“Grants of £190,000 (2024: £nil) and £nil (2024: £225,000) respectively were awarded to The Country Trust and Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) during the year. The Duke of Westminster is the President of The Country Trust and a Vice President of GWCT.” — page 49
“The Foundation paid fees totalling £786,342 (2024: £980,690) to a Grosvenor Trust, which is part of the Grosvenor Family Office.” — page 49
“Grants of £190,000 (2024: £nil) and £nil (2024: £225,000) respectively were awarded to The Country Trust and Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) during the year. The Duke of Westminster is the President of The Country Trust and a Vice President of GWCT.” — page 49
“The Foundation paid fees totalling £786,342 (2024: £980,690) to a Grosvenor Trust, which is part of the Grosvenor Family Office.” — page 49
“Grants of £190,000 (2024: £nil) and £nil (2024: £225,000) respectively were awarded to The Country Trust and Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) during the year. The Duke of Westminster is the President of The Country Trust and a Vice President of GWCT.” — page 49
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (16/09/2021)
Trustees
- THE DUKE OF WESTMINSTERchair
- David Charles Holmes
- Jonathan Frederick Lait
- VICTORIA JANE HORNBY
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £5.0m | £7.8m |
| 31/12/2024 | £3.9m | £8.3m |
| 31/12/2023 | £4.1m | £7.0m |
| 31/12/2022 | £3.2m | £7.5m |
| 31/12/2021 | £10.4m | £5.7m |
Common questions
Is THE WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased to £168.4m, supported by significant investment gains of £20.5m and donations from Grosvenor Group. The trustees confirm that available funds meet the Foundation's requirements and that there are no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by UHY Hacker Young.
Who funds THE WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include CORAM LIFE EDUCATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CORAM LIFE EDUCATION | FY2025 | £2k | Provision of the Life Skills programme in London schools |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| CHARITY OF SIR RICHARD WHITTINGTON | 1 | £200k |
| JOHN LYON'S CHARITY | 1 | £168k |
| ST GILES-IN-THE-FIELDS AND WILLIAM SHELTON EDUCATIONAL CHARITY | 1 | £76k |
| THE BLAKEY FOUNDATION | 1 | £53k |
| THE MERCERS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £38k |
| KUSUMA TRUST UK | 1 | £37k |
| THE STORY OF CHRISTMAS | 1 | £35k |
| THE HIPPODROME CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £7k |
Charities like this
- WESTMINSTER AMALGAMATED CHARITY
- YOUNG WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION
- CITY OF WESTMINSTER CHARITABLE TRUST
- WESTMINSTER CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU SERVICE
- WESTMINSTER FUND
- THE WEST FOUNDATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION | £5.0m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WESTMINSTER AMALGAMATED CHARITY | £260k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| YOUNG WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION | £2.4m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CITY OF WESTMINSTER CHARITABLE TRUST | £230k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WESTMINSTER CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU SERVICE | £1.7m | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| WESTMINSTER FUND | £23.8m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |