What is Governance?
Governance is the system by which our charity is directed and managed. Our board of trustees is responsible for setting our strategic direction, ensuring we comply with all legal and regulatory requirements, and managing our resources effectively
We adhere to the following core principles:
- Purpose: Ensuring all activity aligns with our core mission and charitable objects.
- Integrity: Adopting high ethical standards in all our work.
- Accountability: Being accountable to our stakeholders and transparent in our operations.
- Compliance: Meeting our legal obligations under charity law.
Regulatory Compliance
The Fund is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation registered with The Charity Commission for England and Wales (Registered Charity No. 1211936). We comply with the Charity Governance Code. See here for our entry on the Charity Commission Register.
Our Governing Document
Our charity is managed according to its Constitution. This document outlines our charitable objects (see clause 3), who runs the charity, and how decisions are made.
You can read and download a copy of our Constitution here.
Our Standing Orders regulate the procedure of the Board of Trustees. A copy can be read and downloaded here.
Statutory Accounts and Trustees Report
A copy of our most recent statutory accounts will be available here soon.
Charitable Expenditure
The pie chart below illustrates our budgeted expediture for 2026.
Key Policies
Policies are clear statements outlining how we conduct our activities and manage risk. They keep our staff, trustees, and beneficiaries safe.
copies of our key policies here:
Privacy Notice: How we protect personal data.
Grants Policy: How we award financial assistance.
Cookies Notice: How our website uses cookies