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
Grants
The Female Lead makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £469,066
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, people with disabilities, other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
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 | £94,505 | £469,066 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 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 |
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 2025?
The Female Lead reported total income of £95k and reported expenditure of £469k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
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.
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Trustees
Also Known As
- The Edwina Dunn and Clive Humby Educational Foundation
- The Female Lead
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated