THE TOUCHSTONE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
Advance general charitable purposes.
Objects
GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £54,433 for the year, driven by increased donations and grants receivable. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves increased significantly to £36,429, with the trustees satisfied this level is acceptable given the nature of revenue receipts. The charity remains a going concern with no material uncertainties identified regarding its ability to continue operations.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity received £72,566 (2024: £27,593) in donations and £19,660 in grants during the year” — page 5
“In considering the financial obligations of the charity, the trustees have resolved to maintain a minimum reserve, being the current assets of the charity.” — page 6
“Mr & Mrs Lachs, trustees of the charity donated £60,757 to the charity during the year either from personal funds or from companies under his control.” — page 15
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Risk management
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2025
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2024
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2023
- Grant-making is its main activity
Trustees
- DEBORAH JOY LACHS
- Daniel Levin
- IAN HOWARD LACHS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £92k | £38k |
| 31/03/2024 | £28k | £27k |
| 31/03/2023 | £22k | £26k |
| 31/03/2022 | £17k | £27k |
| 31/03/2021 | £30k | £15k |
Common questions
Is THE TOUCHSTONE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £54,433 for the year, driven by increased donations and grants receivable. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves increased significantly to £36,429, with the trustees satisfied this level is acceptable given the nature of revenue receipts. The charity remains a going concern with no material uncertainties identified regarding its ability to continue operations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/05/2024 | £20k | Promoting MH through Improved Listening Skills |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| HEDLEY FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £7k |
| THE TAIT MEMORIAL TRUST | 1 | £2k |
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- THE I S A CHARITY
- THE CUNMONT CHARITABLE TRUST
- THE BLUSTON CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT
- THE TRISTENAGH TRUST
- THE THORNTON FOUNDATION
- H M SASSOON CHARITABLE TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE TOUCHSTONE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | £92k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE I S A CHARITY | £52k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE CUNMONT CHARITABLE TRUST | £2.4m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE BLUSTON CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | £900k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE TRISTENAGH TRUST | £6k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE THORNTON FOUNDATION | £87k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |