THE CECIL KING MEMORIAL FOUNDATION
The trustees identify projects and approach organisations they wish to support. The Foundation does not make grants to people or organisations who apply speculatively.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £115,571 for the year ended 30 April 2025, resulting in a decrease in total unrestricted funds to £7,205,058. The trustees explicitly state that the charity does not have a reserves policy and does not consider it necessary to hold reserves. The auditor confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- DAVID RAILTON KCchair
- Andrew Scott Railton
- Heather Lynn McLachlan
- JOHN CLARK
- William Colin Dawson Clark
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/04/2025 | £103k | £264k |
| 30/04/2024 | £114k | £250k |
| 30/04/2023 | £93k | £282k |
| 30/04/2022 | £83k | £266k |
| 30/04/2021 | £66k | £240k |
Common questions
Is THE CECIL KING MEMORIAL FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £115,571 for the year ended 30 April 2025, resulting in a decrease in total unrestricted funds to £7,205,058. The trustees explicitly state that the charity does not have a reserves policy and does not consider it necessary to hold reserves. The auditor confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Forvis Mazars.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| E AND E KERNKRAUT CHARITIES LIMITED | 1 | £26k |
| RONTADES LIMITED | 1 | £25k |
| THE SAMUEL STOREY FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| BEIS KOSOV | 1 | £9k |
| KAHAL IMREI CHAIM LIMITED | 1 | £8k |
| SHAAREI RACHAMIM LIMITED | 1 | £8k |
| TRUEDENE CO LIMITED | 1 | £5k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE CECIL KING MEMORIAL FOUNDATION | £103k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| EZER MIKOIDESH FOUNDATION | £493k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| THE CECIL ROSEN FOUNDATION | £531k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| WILFRID AND CONSTANCE CAVE FOUNDATION | £154k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| The Aurelia Foundation | £131k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| The Trevor Hemmings Foundation | £490k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |