THE DAME HILARY CROPPER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION LIMITED
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported an overall deficit of £27,021 for the year ended 31 January 2024, a significant reversal from the previous year's surplus. Despite this deficit, the charity holds total funds of £2,672,082, comprising a substantial expendable endowment fund of £2,561,691 and unrestricted reserves of £110,271. The auditors confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees intention is to establish a level of reserves that will allow the Foundation to support substantial projects, without recourse to the disposal of the endowment fund investment portfolio, which nonetheless remains available to them for use, should a particularly worthwhile project arise.” — page 4
“The Dame Hilary Cropper Charitable Foundation provided grant funding of £53,716 (2023: £59,171) from unrestricted funds and £2,476 (2023: £425 ) from restricted funds to the Pinotage Youth Development Academy, a South African based organisation with shared Trustees.” — page 19
“During the year ended 31 January 2024, there were donations and gift aid relating to the Pinotage Youth Development Academy of £2,400 (2023: £501).” — page 19
“The Dame Hilary Cropper Charitable Foundation provided grant funding of £53,716 (2023: £59,171) from unrestricted funds and £2,476 (2023: £425 ) from restricted funds to the Pinotage Youth Development Academy, a South African based organisation with shared Trustees.” — page 19
“During the year ended 31 January 2024, there were donations and gift aid relating to the Pinotage Youth Development Academy of £2,400 (2023: £501).” — page 19
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/01/2023)
Trustees
- CARL ST JOHN CROPPER
- David Andrew Torres
- Nick Jackson
- Nikki Munro
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/01/2025 | £107k | £149k |
| 31/01/2024 | £104k | £82k |
| 31/01/2023 | £617k | £79k |
| 31/01/2022 | £77k | £129k |
| 31/01/2021 | £78k | £86k |
Common questions
Is THE DAME HILARY CROPPER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION LIMITED financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported an overall deficit of £27,021 for the year ended 31 January 2024, a significant reversal from the previous year's surplus. Despite this deficit, the charity holds total funds of £2,672,082, comprising a substantial expendable endowment fund of £2,561,691 and unrestricted reserves of £110,271. The auditors confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Haines Watts Wales LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| KEREN ASSOCIATION LIMITED | 1 | £94k |