THE RYA FOUNDATION
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that net assets increased to £397,177, with unrestricted funds at £175,522 and restricted funds at £221,655. The Trustees believe there is no need for a reserves policy as grant making is restricted by available funds, noting that overheads are minimized and the charity has no paid staff. The auditor confirmed that the use of the going concern basis is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees therefore believe that there is no need for a reserves policy as such. In essence, grant making is restricted by the amount of available funds at any one time.” — page 6
“Administrative and other supporting services are provided to the Charity by the RYA free of charge. As the Foundation has no employees of its own, the disclosures regarding key management personnel compensation are not relevant.” — page 26
“During the year the Charity received donations from, and via, the RYA totalling £35,333 (2025: £25,000).” — page 26
“Administrative and other supporting services are provided to the Charity by the RYA free of charge. As the Foundation has no employees of its own, the disclosures regarding key management personnel compensation are not relevant.” — page 26
“During the year the Charity received donations from, and via, the RYA totalling £35,333 (2025: £25,000).” — page 26
“Administrative and other supporting services are provided to the Charity by the RYA free of charge. As the Foundation has no employees of its own, the disclosures regarding key management personnel compensation are not relevant.” — page 26
“During the year the Charity received donations from, and via, the RYA totalling £35,333 (2025: £25,000).” — page 26
Trustees
- Debbie BLACHFORDchair
- Abigail Sowler
- Alison Louise Gunn
- Edward Phillips
- Hannah Wilcox
- Katherine Margaret Neylan
- Keith Bibby
- Margaret Patricia Delany
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £224k | £66k |
| 31/03/2025 | £47k | £96k |
| 31/03/2024 | £71k | £112k |
| 31/03/2023 | £167k | £44k |
| 31/03/2022 | £116k | £20k |
Common questions
Is THE RYA FOUNDATION financially healthy?
The accounts state that net assets increased to £397,177, with unrestricted funds at £175,522 and restricted funds at £221,655. The Trustees believe there is no need for a reserves policy as grant making is restricted by available funds, noting that overheads are minimized and the charity has no paid staff. The auditor confirmed that the use of the going concern basis is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2026 accounts were audited by Crowe U.K. LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ONE FOOTSTEP | 1 | — |
| THE THOMPSON FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £1.1m |
| THE ALBORADA TRUST | 1 | £200k |
| GENESIS AMERICA (UK) LIMITED | 1 | £182k |
| THE CHARLES LEWIS FOUNDATION | 1 | £108k |
| THE FRANK JACKSON FOUNDATION | 1 | £90k |
| THE MOTIVATION CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £81k |
| REARDON SMITH NAUTICAL TRUST | 1 | £81k |