THE MICHAEL UREN FOUNDATION
The Foundation benefits such charitable purposes, charitable institutions or charitable foundations in such proportions as the Trustees shall in their absolute discretion think fit. It is a grant making charity and the Trustees seek their own causes to support. Please note unsolicited approaches will not be considered.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted free reserves were £nil at the year end, as the charity's funds are entirely represented by an expendable endowment fund which the trustees can draw upon as needed. The charity reported a net movement in funds of £(3,405,827) for the year, driven by charitable expenditure exceeding investment income, though total net assets remained substantial at £202,313,170.
What the accounts disclose
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 05/04/2025)
Trustees
- ANNE GREGORY-JONES
- JANIS BENNETT
- ROBERT MARK UREN
- ROGER NICHOLAS HAYWARD GOULD BA
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £4.3m | £9.9m |
| 05/04/2024 | £4.9m | £11.0m |
| 05/04/2023 | £4.3m | £53.3m |
| 05/04/2022 | £51.6m | £9.1m |
| 05/04/2021 | £4.6m | £3.5m |
Common questions
Is THE MICHAEL UREN FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted free reserves were £nil at the year end, as the charity's funds are entirely represented by an expendable endowment fund which the trustees can draw upon as needed. The charity reported a net movement in funds of £(3,405,827) for the year, driven by charitable expenditure exceeding investment income, though total net assets remained substantial at £202,313,170. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by HaysMac LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE TIM HENMAN FOUNDATION | 1 | £9k |
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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 MICHAEL UREN FOUNDATION | £4.3m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE MCLAIN FOUNDATION LIMITED | £2.8m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MICHAEL GUEST CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | £202k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE MELETE FOUNDATION | £157k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ROBERT MCALPINE FOUNDATION | £1.1m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE MICHAEL HELLER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | £271k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |