THE FRANCIS WINHAM FOUNDATION
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds decreased significantly from £2,222,944 to £408,443 due to charitable expenditure exceeding income. The trustees report adequate resources for the foreseeable future, with cash at bank standing at £139,392. The charity holds fixed asset investments valued at £343,989 and has no disclosed pension deficits or trading subsidiaries.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the Charity to maintain funds, which are the free reserves of the Charity, at a level to provide sufficient funds to cover management, administration and support costs and to respond to emergency applications for grants which arise from time to time.” — page 5
“The charity holds shares in and receives investments income from F.W.E.P. Limited and Francine Trust Limited as set out in note 2. Unlisted investments comprises ordinary shares held in F.W.E.P Limited at cost of £152,123 and Francine Trust Limited at cost of £191,866 at both 5th April 2025 and 5th April 2024. The investment income comprised £465,116 (2024: £186,047) from F.W.E.P Limited and £Nil (2024: £Nil) from Francine Trust Limited.” — page 20
“There were no amounts outstanding at 5th April in respect of any of the related parties.” — page 20
“The charity holds shares in and receives investments income from F.W.E.P. Limited and Francine Trust Limited as set out in note 2. Unlisted investments comprises ordinary shares held in F.W.E.P Limited at cost of £152,123 and Francine Trust Limited at cost of £191,866 at both 5th April 2025 and 5th April 2024. The investment income comprised £465,116 (2024: £186,047) from F.W.E.P Limited and £Nil (2024: £Nil) from Francine Trust Limited.” — page 20
“There were no amounts outstanding at 5th April in respect of any of the related parties.” — page 20
Trustees
- DESMOND CORCORAN
- ELSA PETERS
- FUSCHIA PETERS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £487k | £2.3m |
| 05/04/2024 | £202k | £1.5m |
| 05/04/2023 | £223k | £848k |
| 05/04/2022 | £381k | £946k |
| 05/04/2021 | £363k | £4.1m |
Common questions
Is THE FRANCIS WINHAM FOUNDATION financially healthy?
The accounts state that unrestricted funds decreased significantly from £2,222,944 to £408,443 due to charitable expenditure exceeding income. The trustees report adequate resources for the foreseeable future, with cash at bank standing at £139,392. The charity holds fixed asset investments valued at £343,989 and has no disclosed pension deficits or trading subsidiaries. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| SUICIDE & CO | 1 | £3k |