THE BROAD CAIRN FOUNDATION
Grant making is concentrated almost exclusively on smaller charities where contributions can make a real difference and currently focuses on: Disadvantaged children and young people; Third World infrastructure and development; Conservation, sustainable development and heritage. In general, unsolicited appeals are not funded and it is not always possible to send a response to applications.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds total £1,674,577, which significantly exceeds the trustees' stated reserves policy target of approximately £62,000. The charity reported a net income increase of £128,172, driven by investment gains, while maintaining positive cash flows and adequate resources for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees policy is to retain 12 months of funding in cash, being approximately £62,000 based on year end investment values.” — page 6
“During 2024, business interests of one of the Trustees donated £5,000 to the charity which was received without any conditions. There were no such donations during 2025.”
Trustees
- Hugo Van Vrendenburch
- Ian John Patrick MBE
- Rebecca Priestley
- SEAN CARNEY
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £59k | £31k |
| 31/12/2024 | £74k | £27k |
| 31/12/2023 | £97k | £57k |
| 31/12/2022 | £41k | £49k |
| 31/12/2021 | £53k | £52k |
Common questions
Is THE BROAD CAIRN FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds total £1,674,577, which significantly exceeds the trustees' stated reserves policy target of approximately £62,000. The charity reported a net income increase of £128,172, driven by investment gains, while maintaining positive cash flows and adequate resources for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by UHY Hacker Young.