Helena Kennedy Foundation
Also known as: Helena Kennedy Bursary Scheme
Supporting disadvantaged college leavers wishing to enter higher education and promoting progression to graduate employment. We do this through bursaries, skills training, mentoring and providing work placement opportunities. By promoting wider participation in higher education and fair access to the graduate professions we help students to overcome social injustice.
Activities & Mission
Supporting disadvantaged college leavers wishing to enter higher education and promoting progression to graduate employment. We do this through bursaries, skills training, mentoring and providing work placement opportunities. By promoting wider participation in higher education and fair access to the graduate professions we help students to overcome social injustice.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
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Financial Information
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £439,496 | £409,283 | 0 / 1 | |||
| 2024 | £462,828 | £315,892 | 0 / 1 | |||
| 2023 | £450,176 | £279,607 | 0 / 1 | |||
| 2022 | £281,639 | £241,969 | 0 / 1 | |||
| 2021 | £317,746 | £237,857 | 0 / 2 |
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Frequently asked questions about Helena Kennedy Foundation
What does Helena Kennedy Foundation do?
Supporting disadvantaged college leavers wishing to enter higher education and promoting progression to graduate employment. We do this through bursaries, skills training, mentoring and providing work placement opportunities. By promoting wider participation in higher education and fair access to the graduate professions we help students to overcome social injustice.
How much income did Helena Kennedy Foundation report in 2025?
Helena Kennedy Foundation reported total income of £439k and reported expenditure of £409k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Helena Kennedy Foundation registered as a charity?
Helena Kennedy Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 February 1999 as charity number 1074025. It has been registered for 27 years.
Who runs Helena Kennedy Foundation?
Helena Kennedy Foundation is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Mark Cooper. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Helena Kennedy Foundation operate?
Helena Kennedy Foundation operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Helena Kennedy Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — Helena Kennedy Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1074025.
Details
Handsworth Campus
The Council House
Soho Road
Birmingham
B21 9DP
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Also Known As
- Helena Kennedy Bursary Scheme
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- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
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