THE RICHARD LAWES FOUNDATION
Latest income
£222k
Latest spending
£429k
Registered
1977
Accounts read
FY2025
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total funds decreased from £8,493,725 to £8,161,969 due to a net movement in funds of £(331,756). The charity's reserves policy indicates an intention to apply all income to direct charitable purposes rather than building up unrestricted reserves, supported by a modest capital drawdown policy.
What the accounts disclose
Related-party transaction: Accountancy fees paid to Withers Steele Limited, a firm where a director is the father-in-law of Trustee Mrs Janet Withers.
“The accountants to the charity are Withers Steele Limited. William Withers, the father-in-law to one of the Trustees Mrs Janet Withers, is a director of Withers Steele Limited. Fees of £2,394 were paid to the firm for accountancy services. Page 11” — page 13
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trustees
- WILLIAM ROBERT LAWESchair
- DAVID STUART NORTHCROFT
- Dr DOROTHEA PHYLLIDA LAWES
- JANET ELIZABETH WITHERS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £222k | £429k |
| 05/04/2024 | £269k | £399k |
| 05/04/2023 | £244k | £424k |
| 05/04/2022 | £221k | £404k |
| 05/04/2021 | £218k | £388k |
Common questions
Is THE RICHARD LAWES FOUNDATION financially healthy?
The accounts state that total funds decreased from £8,493,725 to £8,161,969 due to a net movement in funds of £(331,756). The charity's reserves policy indicates an intention to apply all income to direct charitable purposes rather than building up unrestricted reserves, supported by a modest capital drawdown policy. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.