The Second Half Foundation
Analysis
The Second Half Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in May 2011, 15 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training and the advancement of health or saving of lives, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable trust. It says it makes grants to organisations and provides services.
In the financial year ending April 2025, The Second Half Foundation reported income of £17k and spending of £91k, spending 531% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2021 to April 2025, income grew from £833 to £17k (+1949%), an average of +113% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2022, when income rose by 10477%. Over the whole period it spent 120% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, The Second Half Foundation sits at the 35th percentile: it is larger than about 35% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 41st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Chattell Charitable Will Trust (£17k), Rotary Club of Yelverton Trust Fund (£17k) and Human Aid Focus (£17k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To promote for the benefit of the inhabitants of North Kensington and the surrounding area, over the age of 50, by the provision of recreation facilities or leisure time occupation of those who need such facilities by reason of their age, infirmity or disablement, financial hardship or social and economic circumstances with the object of improving the conditions of the said inhabitants.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Chattell Charitable Will Trust | Bristol | £17k |
| Rotary Club of Yelverton Trust Fund | Tavistock | £17k |
| Human Aid Focus | London | £17k |
| Association of Paediatric Emergency Medicine (UK and Ireland) | southampton | £17k |