The Freshwater Foundation
Analysis
The Freshwater Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Southall. It was registered in March 2017, 9 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under community and economic development. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 10238641). It says it makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending June 2025, The Freshwater Foundation reported income of £27k and spending of £29k, spending 109% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from June 2021 to June 2025, income grew from £20k to £27k (+34%), an average of +7.5% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to June 2023, when income rose by 144%. Over the whole period it spent 99% of the income it received.
Among 1,869 England and Wales charities whose main cause is community and economic development and that reported income, The Freshwater Foundation sits at the 44th percentile: it is larger than about 44% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 50th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Vinters Park Residents Association (£27k), Inspire Yorkshire (£27k) and 1st Gotham Scout Group (£27k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To provide charities, voluntary and community entities with: - funds for development purposes; - marketing, advocacy, educational and other support services; - encouragement and facilitation of coordination and cooperation amongst themselves;- encouragement and facilitation of engagement with broader public life;
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Vinters Park Residents Association | Kent | £27k |
| Inspire Yorkshire | Shipley | £27k |
| 1st Gotham Scout Group | Nottingham | £27k |
| The Blandford Trust | Exmouth | £27k |