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THE ROTHERWICK FOUNDATION

Registered charity 1058900 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

Latest income
£24.2m
Latest spending
£25.6m
Registered
1996
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity holds total reserves of £37,521,053, of which only £49,910 is unrestricted, with the remainder being restricted endowment funds. The charity's income is entirely dependent on grants from Elite Hotels, and the trustees aim to maintain free reserves equivalent to five years of average donations. The auditors confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: equivalent to the value of the average of 5 years donations (held: £50k)
“The trustees aim to maintain free reserves at foundation level equivalent to the value of the average of 5 years donations.” — page 4
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: Andrew Dixon receives remuneration as NED on Elite Hotels board.
“Whilst none of the trustees receive remuneration for their services as a trustee, in-line with the Foundation’s rules, Andrew Dixon - as their NED representative on the board of Elite Hotels receives appropriate remuneration for these services.” — page 5
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Mr A H W Dixon is a non-executive director of Elite Hotels (Rotherwick) Limited. Elite Hotels (Rotherwick) Limited donated administration and management services. The value of these services has been estimated at £30,000 (2024 - £30,000) and has been included within donations and administration.
“Mr A H W Dixon is a non-executive director of Elite Hotels (Rotherwick) Limited. Elite Hotels (Rotherwick) Limited donated administration and management services. The value of these services has been estimated at £30,000 (2024 - £30,000) and has been included within donations and administration.” — page 39
“The Grand Hotel (Eastbourne) Limited, a subsidiary company of Elite Hotels (Rotherwick) Limited, made donations of £200,000 (2024 - £nil) to the Foundation during the year.” — page 39
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The Grand Hotel (Eastbourne) Limited, a subsidiary company of Elite Hotels (Rotherwick) Limited, made donations of £200,000 (2024 - £nil) to the Foundation during the year.
“Mr A H W Dixon is a non-executive director of Elite Hotels (Rotherwick) Limited. Elite Hotels (Rotherwick) Limited donated administration and management services. The value of these services has been estimated at £30,000 (2024 - £30,000) and has been included within donations and administration.” — page 39
“The Grand Hotel (Eastbourne) Limited, a subsidiary company of Elite Hotels (Rotherwick) Limited, made donations of £200,000 (2024 - £nil) to the Foundation during the year.” — page 39
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: Elite Hotels (Rotherwick) Limited, Ashdown Park (Sussex) Limited, The Grand Hotel (Eastbourne) Limited, Tylney Hall Hotel Limited
“There are four indirect trading subsidiaries Elite Hotels (Rotherwick) Limited, Ashdown Park (Sussex) Limited, The Grand Hotel (Eastbourne) Limited and Tylney Hall Hotel Limited”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts audited by PKF Francis Clark.

Corporate structure

Funders the charity credits

Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).

Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)

Total income
£24.2m
Total spending
£25.6m
Cost of raising funds
£25.6m
Reserves (reported)
£0
Employees
0

Reported reserves equal ~0.0 months of spending — in the bottom quarter for charities its size (median 4.6 months; benchmarks).

Trustees

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: East Sussex · Hampshire · Kent · Surrey · West Sussex

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2025£24.2m£25.6m
31/03/2024£51.8m£16.6m
31/03/2023£130k£114k
31/03/2022£103k£6k
31/03/2021£3k£33k

Common questions

Is THE ROTHERWICK FOUNDATION financially healthy?

The accounts state that the charity holds total reserves of £37,521,053, of which only £49,910 is unrestricted, with the remainder being restricted endowment funds. The charity's income is entirely dependent on grants from Elite Hotels, and the trustees aim to maintain free reserves equivalent to five years of average donations. The auditors confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by PKF Francis Clark.

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