THE FRIENDS OF THE FRENCH INSTITUTE
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net income of £149,705 for the year, resulting in total unrestricted and restricted funds of £1,290,552. The trustees report that unrestricted reserves of £671,664 are maintained well above the stated policy target of approximately £200,000. The filing confirms that resources are adequate to continue activities with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level of approximately £200,000.” — page 5
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2023)
Trustees
- VINCENT GOMBAULTchair
- Anissia Morel
- Benoit Charles Eric Verbrugghe
- Claudine Ripert-Landler
- EDWARD NICHOLAS REED
- Hortense de Mitry
- MARC MOURRE
- SIR JOHN SCARLETT
- Sir John Eaton Holmes
- Sylvie Bressler
- THIERRY GROELL
- XAVIER MAYER
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £448k | £298k |
| 31/03/2024 | £277k | £364k |
| 31/03/2023 | £694k | £499k |
| 31/03/2022 | £1.4m | £817k |
| 31/03/2021 | £491k | £499k |
Common questions
Is THE FRIENDS OF THE FRENCH INSTITUTE financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity generated a net income of £149,705 for the year, resulting in total unrestricted and restricted funds of £1,290,552. The trustees report that unrestricted reserves of £671,664 are maintained well above the stated policy target of approximately £200,000. The filing confirms that resources are adequate to continue activities with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.