THE HABERDASHERS' FOUNDATION
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total funds increased to £46,799,836, driven by a net investment gain of £4,142,873 and incoming resources of £454,011. Charitable expenditure was £1,815,028, resulting in a net increase in funds of £2,781,856. The Trustee reports that free reserves are self-regulating with no specific policy target, and unrestricted funds stood at £600,164.
What the accounts disclose
“The numbers of higher-paid employees earning in excess of £60,000 for services provided to the Charity were: 2025 No. £60,001 to £70,000 4” — page 24
“The numbers of higher-paid employees earning in excess of £60,000 for services provided to the Charity were: 2025 No. £60,001 to £70,000 4” — page 24
“The Foundation’s endowment funds are invested predominantly in the Haberdashers’ Charities Investment Pool, a common investment fund also having the Haberdashers’ Company as Trustee. Withdrawals of £704,791 (2024: £999,159) were made from the Investment Pool in the period; net gains of £4,115,099 (2024: net gains of £5,241,929) were generated by the Foundation’s investment in the Pool.” — page 10
“Under joint contracts of employment and a paymaster arrangement, staff costs for the Haberdashers' Company and all charities under its trusteeship are paid by the Haberdashers Operating Company (which is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Worshipful Company of Haberdashers) and allocated to the various entities based on time spent.” — page 9
Year-over-year changes
- Employees paid over £60,000: 0 (FY2024) → 4 (FY2025).
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/06/2023)
Trustees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £454k | £1.8m |
| 30/06/2024 | £276k | £1.0m |
| 30/06/2023 | £1.2m | £989k |
| 30/06/2022 | £1.2m | £1.2m |
| 30/06/2021 | £1.1m | £857k |
Common questions
Is THE HABERDASHERS' FOUNDATION financially healthy?
The accounts state that total funds increased to £46,799,836, driven by a net investment gain of £4,142,873 and incoming resources of £454,011. Charitable expenditure was £1,815,028, resulting in a net increase in funds of £2,781,856. The Trustee reports that free reserves are self-regulating with no specific policy target, and unrestricted funds stood at £600,164. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Saffery LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of THE HABERDASHERS' FOUNDATION earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £60,001 - £70,000 band, and 4 employees earned over £60,000.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| HABERDASHERS' ASKE'S CHARITY | 1 | £500k |
| JACK PETCHEY FOUNDATION | 1 | £24k |
| Evergreen Care UK | 1 | £500 |