THE UK FRIENDS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND
Latest income
£136k
Latest spending
£208k
Registered
2002
Accounts read
FY2025
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total funds decreased significantly from £95,706 to £23,592 due to a net movement in funds of (£72,114). The charity reports no formal reserves policy, aiming to keep reserves low by maximizing grants, with free unrestricted reserves standing at £4,967. Trustees confirm adequate resources for going concern, noting that all administrative and governance costs are covered by the University of Auckland.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy
“The Trustees consider that the objects of the charity are best met by keeping reserves as low as possible by maximising grants to the University of Auckland Foundation as soon as practically possible and generally at least twice a year, hence a formal reserves policy is not currently required.” — page 5
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The University of Auckland has agreed that it will meet the costs and disbursements of an administrative service provided by Chapel & York Ltd including accounts preparation and independent examination. During the year ended 5 April 2025 the University paid £9,640 (2024 - £9,400) to Chapel & York Ltd including £2,640 (2024 - £2,400) to the Independent Examiner.
“The University of Auckland has agreed that it will meet the costs and disbursements of an administrative service provided by Chapel & York Ltd including accounts preparation and independent examination. During the year ended 5 April 2025 the University paid £9,640 (2024 - £9,400) to Chapel & York Ltd including £2,640 (2024 - £2,400) to the Independent Examiner.” — page 17
“During the year Eric Tracey, a charity trustee and the chair of trustees, donated £Nil (2024 - £72,800) (excluding gift aid) to the charity towards a Fellowship in Infectious diseases research and £3,000 (2024 £3,000) towards a UK Friends of the University of Auckland Alumni Scholarship.” — page 17
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: During the year Eric Tracey, a charity trustee and the chair of trustees, donated £Nil (2024 - £72,800) (excluding gift aid) to the charity towards a Fellowship in Infectious diseases research and £3,000 (2024 £3,000) towards a UK Friends of the University of Auckland Alumni Scholarship.
“The University of Auckland has agreed that it will meet the costs and disbursements of an administrative service provided by Chapel & York Ltd including accounts preparation and independent examination. During the year ended 5 April 2025 the University paid £9,640 (2024 - £9,400) to Chapel & York Ltd including £2,640 (2024 - £2,400) to the Independent Examiner.” — page 17
“During the year Eric Tracey, a charity trustee and the chair of trustees, donated £Nil (2024 - £72,800) (excluding gift aid) to the charity towards a Fellowship in Infectious diseases research and £3,000 (2024 £3,000) towards a UK Friends of the University of Auckland Alumni Scholarship.” — page 17
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: During the year Lady Rosemary Buchanan, a charity trustee, donated £Nil (2024 - £5,451) (excluding gift aid) to the charity towards a Creative Research Mobility Fund.
“The University of Auckland has agreed that it will meet the costs and disbursements of an administrative service provided by Chapel & York Ltd including accounts preparation and independent examination. During the year ended 5 April 2025 the University paid £9,640 (2024 - £9,400) to Chapel & York Ltd including £2,640 (2024 - £2,400) to the Independent Examiner.” — page 17
“During the year Eric Tracey, a charity trustee and the chair of trustees, donated £Nil (2024 - £72,800) (excluding gift aid) to the charity towards a Fellowship in Infectious diseases research and £3,000 (2024 £3,000) towards a UK Friends of the University of Auckland Alumni Scholarship.” — page 17
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: During the year Matthew Barrett, a charity trustee, donated £6,250 (2024 - £6,250) (excluding gift aid) to the charity towards a UK Science Support Fund.
“The University of Auckland has agreed that it will meet the costs and disbursements of an administrative service provided by Chapel & York Ltd including accounts preparation and independent examination. During the year ended 5 April 2025 the University paid £9,640 (2024 - £9,400) to Chapel & York Ltd including £2,640 (2024 - £2,400) to the Independent Examiner.” — page 17
“During the year Eric Tracey, a charity trustee and the chair of trustees, donated £Nil (2024 - £72,800) (excluding gift aid) to the charity towards a Fellowship in Infectious diseases research and £3,000 (2024 £3,000) towards a UK Friends of the University of Auckland Alumni Scholarship.” — page 17
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: During the year Dr Penelope Brook, a charity trustee, donated £2,000 (2024 - £Nil) (excluding gift aid) to the charity towards the UK Friends of the University of Auckland's Discretionary fund.
“The University of Auckland has agreed that it will meet the costs and disbursements of an administrative service provided by Chapel & York Ltd including accounts preparation and independent examination. During the year ended 5 April 2025 the University paid £9,640 (2024 - £9,400) to Chapel & York Ltd including £2,640 (2024 - £2,400) to the Independent Examiner.” — page 17
“During the year Eric Tracey, a charity trustee and the chair of trustees, donated £Nil (2024 - £72,800) (excluding gift aid) to the charity towards a Fellowship in Infectious diseases research and £3,000 (2024 £3,000) towards a UK Friends of the University of Auckland Alumni Scholarship.” — page 17
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trustees
- ERIC FRANK TRACEYchair
- Bronwyn Fitzpatrick
- Jon Vollemaere
- Lady Rosemary Buchanan
- Matthew Barrett
- Misti Louise Melville
- Professor Michael Charles Radcliffe Davies
- Robert Whitehouse
- Seth Rankin
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £136k | £208k |
| 05/04/2024 | £214k | £213k |
| 05/04/2023 | £225k | £173k |
| 05/04/2022 | £201k | £274k |
| 05/04/2021 | £138k | £81k |
Common questions
Is THE UK FRIENDS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND financially healthy?
The accounts state that total funds decreased significantly from £95,706 to £23,592 due to a net movement in funds of (£72,114). The charity reports no formal reserves policy, aiming to keep reserves low by maximizing grants, with free unrestricted reserves standing at £4,967. Trustees confirm adequate resources for going concern, noting that all administrative and governance costs are covered by the University of Auckland. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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