THE GARRARD FAMILY FOUNDATION
Advancement and promotion of education (involvement with Bexley Business Academy).General charitable purposes.
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE CHARITY ARE TO FURTHER SUCH OBJECTS AND PURPOSES IN ANY PART OF THE WORLD AS ARE EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE AND IN PARTICULAR TO ADVANCE AND PROMOTE EDUCATION.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted reserves stood at £215,790, with no fixed reserves policy in place due to dependence on future trustee support. Net income for the year was £25,715, derived primarily from donations of £312,939, while charitable grants totaled £280,650. The trustees confirmed adequate resources for going concern for at least 12 months, and the financial statements were subject to independent examination rather than audit.
What the accounts disclose
“Donations totalling £312,939 (2024: £1,009,436) were made by the Trustees to the charity in the year. There were no other related party transactions in the year.” — page 13
Policies the charity declares
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 30/04/2025
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 30/04/2024
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 30/04/2023
- Grant-making is its main activity
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/04/2024)
Trustees
- MICHAEL HARRISchair
- AVA CHANG
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/04/2025 | £316k | £290k |
| 30/04/2024 | £1.0m | £827k |
| 30/04/2023 | £13k | £26k |
| 30/04/2022 | £23k | £18k |
| 30/04/2021 | £31k | £49k |
Common questions
Is THE GARRARD FAMILY FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted reserves stood at £215,790, with no fixed reserves policy in place due to dependence on future trustee support. Net income for the year was £25,715, derived primarily from donations of £312,939, while charitable grants totaled £280,650. The trustees confirmed adequate resources for going concern for at least 12 months, and the financial statements were subject to independent examination rather than audit. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY GREAT BRITAIN | 1 | £35k |
| THE SALISBURY POOL CHARITY COMPRISING THE FIRST MOIETY ESTABLISHED BY CLAUSE 2 OF THE DEED OF DECLARATION DATED 23RD MARCH 1976 | 1 | £6k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE GARRARD FAMILY FOUNDATION | £316k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE GEOFFREY HAROLD GREATREX CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION | £35k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE GARTH TRUST | £32k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FORMAN HARDY CHARITABLE TRUST | £42k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GRENADIER GUARDS ASSOCIATION | £212k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE SIR JOHN RITBLAT FAMILY FOUNDATION | £267k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |