The Female Lead
Also known as: The Edwina Dunn and Clive Humby Educational Foundation
The Foundation supports and runs a campaign called The Female LeadThe Female Lead is dedicated to making women's stories more visible and offering alternative role models to those ever present in popular culture. Founded by data pioneer and entrepreneur Edwina Dunn, the project highlights the breadth of female achievement in order to offer inspiration for future generations
Activities & Mission
The Foundation supports and runs a campaign called The Female LeadThe Female Lead is dedicated to making women's stories more visible and offering alternative role models to those ever present in popular culture. Founded by data pioneer and entrepreneur Edwina Dunn, the project highlights the breadth of female achievement in order to offer inspiration for future generations
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 33% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 60% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2019 — The H&d Charitable Trust (organisation 5040229)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £111,108 | £425,072 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £243,089 | £571,682 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £427,337 | £500,392 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £537,455 | £420,457 | £420,457 | £148,746 | £148,746 | 6 / 0 |
| 2020 | £241,074 | £223,598 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Female Lead
What does The Female Lead do?
The Foundation supports and runs a campaign called The Female LeadThe Female Lead is dedicated to making women's stories more visible and offering alternative role models to those ever present in popular culture. Founded by data pioneer and entrepreneur Edwina Dunn, the project highlights the breadth of female achievement in order to offer inspiration for future generations
How much income did The Female Lead report in 2024?
The Female Lead reported total income of £111k and reported expenditure of £425k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Female Lead?
The Female Lead has a program ratio of 78.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 33% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Female Lead registered as a charity?
The Female Lead was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 August 2018 as charity number 1179633. It has been registered for 8 years.
Who runs The Female Lead?
The Female Lead is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Female Lead operate?
The Female Lead operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Female Lead a registered charity?
Yes — The Female Lead is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1179633.
Details
LONDON
W8 7EG
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Also Known As
- The Edwina Dunn and Clive Humby Educational Foundation
- The Female Lead
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated