OLIVER FORD FOUNDATION
The foundation applies income and capital in provision of grants to charitable organisations for the purposes of education, and housing and training for those with learning difficulties, the advancement of knowledge of the history and techniques of interior decoration, fabric design, other decorative materials and landscape gardening, including with reference to the work of Oliver Ford.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity is winding down and closing, with financial statements not prepared on a going concern basis. Per the trustees' report, the charity has sufficient resources to pay all liabilities prior to the wind-up, with unrestricted reserves of £2,710,101.12 held in cash and cash equivalents. No staff were employed during the year, and no trustee received remuneration.
What the accounts disclose
“The financial statements have not been prepared on a going concern basis, because the trustees made a decision on 30 November 2024 to wind down and close the Charity and distribute its assets, as it is no longer possible for the Trustees to continue in their roles.” — page 10
Trustees
- LADY ALISON WAKEHAM
- MARTIN PHILIP LEVY
- MATTHEW DEREK PINTUS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £81k | £192k |
| 05/04/2024 | £75k | £194k |
| 05/04/2023 | £91k | £208k |
| 05/04/2022 | £80k | £180k |
| 05/04/2021 | £65k | £245k |
Common questions
Is OLIVER FORD FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity is winding down and closing, with financial statements not prepared on a going concern basis. Per the trustees' report, the charity has sufficient resources to pay all liabilities prior to the wind-up, with unrestricted reserves of £2,710,101.12 held in cash and cash equivalents. No staff were employed during the year, and no trustee received remuneration. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.