The DWF Foundation
Analysis
The DWF Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Liverpool. It was registered in September 2020, 6 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, which this site groups under children and youth development. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it makes grants to organisations.
In the financial year ending April 2025, The DWF Foundation reported income of £454k and spending of £214k, leaving 53% of income unspent that year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2024, when income rose by 106%. Over the whole period it spent 89% of the income it received.
Among 5,641 England and Wales charities whose main cause is children and youth development and that reported income, The DWF Foundation sits at the 96th percentile: it is larger than about 96% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 89th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Wickers (£453k), Sunny Days Childrens Fund (£463k) and Impact Family Services (£453k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
This is a grant giving foundation which will cover homelessness, employability, education, environment and health and well being.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Wickers | ondon | £453k |
| Sunny Days Childrens Fund | Braintree | £463k |
| Impact Family Services | Tyne And Wear | £453k |
| Focus Counselling (UK) Ltd | Bath | £465k |