THE CADBURY FOUNDATION
The Cadbury Foundation was set up in 1935 and continues to invest in local communities throughout the UK and Ireland. Our focus lies in skills and employability, healthy lifestyles and the passions of our employees, supporting both local and national partners which are close to our operations.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity maintains a net current asset position with positive projected cashflows, ensuring liquidity throughout the going concern period. The charity is heavily dependent on annual donations from its parent company, Mondelez UK Holdings & Services Limited, which provide a high degree of predictability but lack legally enforceable rights until formally approved. The trustees confirm that the risk of funding withdrawal is mitigated by the consistent payment history and current budgeted support through 2026.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the Foundation to maintain the solvency of the Foundation.” — page 6
“All administrative costs are borne on behalf of the charity by group undertakings and not recharged to the charity. An estimate of these donated services for the year is £56,018 (2024: £59,854). An estimated allocation of the audit fee for the year is £20,000 (2024: £20,000). There were no amounts paid to the auditors in respect of non-audit fees in either year.” — page 19
“The Trustees did not receive any emoluments or expenses for their services as Trustees of the Charity during the year (2024: £Nil). Although the Trustees are employed by other Mondelez International Inc. group companies, no recharges were paid nor are payable for their services.” — page 19
“All administrative costs are borne on behalf of the charity by group undertakings and not recharged to the charity. An estimate of these donated services for the year is £56,018 (2024: £59,854). An estimated allocation of the audit fee for the year is £20,000 (2024: £20,000). There were no amounts paid to the auditors in respect of non-audit fees in either year.” — page 19
“The Trustees did not receive any emoluments or expenses for their services as Trustees of the Charity during the year (2024: £Nil). Although the Trustees are employed by other Mondelez International Inc. group companies, no recharges were paid nor are payable for their services.” — page 19
In the news
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Funders the charity credits
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Trustees
- Andrew Roache
- Christian Woolfenden
- Elise Burditt
- Eoin Kellett
- Tara McCabe
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £656k | £762k |
| 31/12/2024 | £660k | £746k |
| 31/12/2023 | £657k | £844k |
| 31/12/2022 | £653k | £507k |
| 31/12/2021 | £649k | £534k |
Common questions
Is THE CADBURY FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity maintains a net current asset position with positive projected cashflows, ensuring liquidity throughout the going concern period. The charity is heavily dependent on annual donations from its parent company, Mondelez UK Holdings & Services Limited, which provide a high degree of predictability but lack legally enforceable rights until formally approved. The trustees confirm that the risk of funding withdrawal is mitigated by the consistent payment history and current budgeted support through 2026. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE EDWARD CADBURY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £150k |
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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 CADBURY FOUNDATION | £656k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| WILLIAM ADLINGTON CADBURY CHARITABLE TRUST | £1.7m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE EDWARD AND DOROTHY CADBURY TRUST | £341k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE EDWARD CADBURY CHARITABLE TRUST | £1.6m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| THE GEORGE CADBURY TRUST (GEORGE HENRY T AND LAURENCE J CADBURY SECTIONS) | £446k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE G W CADBURY SECTION CHARITABLE TRUST | £280k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |