SF FOUNDATION
Latest income
£7.7m
Latest spending
£5.1m
Registered
2004
Accounts read
FY2025
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held total unrestricted reserves of £42,745,628 as of 31 January 2025, an increase from the previous year. The trustees report that the charity is dependent on voluntary donations and investment income, noting that incoming resources increased significantly due to rental income from new property investments.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: a level which the trustees think appropriate after considering the future commitments of the charity and the likely administrative costs of the charity for the next year (held: £42.7m)
“It is the policy of the charity to maintain unrestricted funds, which are the free reserves of the charity, at a level which the trustees think appropriate after considering the future commitments of the charity and the likely administrative costs of the charity for the next year.” — page 6
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: Alexandra Swansea Limited, Alta Investments Limited, Bercy Limited, Chester Beech Limited, Dalmeny Properties Limited, Fender Limited
“The charity's investment properties are held by Alexandra Swansea Limited, Alta Investments Limited, Bercy Limited, Chester Beech Limited, Dalmeny Properties Limited, Fender Limited, Finestrand Limited, Honeycrown Properties Limited, Leafy Investments Limited, Letaher Limited, Midos London Limited, Morstar Investments Limited, Pearcorn Limited, Pitry Limited, Singlevalley Limited, SF Residential Limited and Tamlink Limited, all of which act as bare trustees.” — page 7
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/01/2025)
Total income
£7.7m
Total spending
£5.1m
Cost of raising funds
£2.3m
Reserves (reported)
£42.7m
Employees
0
Trustees
- RIVKA NIEDERMANchair
- HANNAH LIPSCHITZ
- MIRIAM SCHREIBER
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/01/2025 | £7.7m | £5.1m |
| 31/01/2024 | £4.0m | £7.3m |
| 31/01/2023 | £6.3m | £4.6m |
| 31/01/2022 | £914k | £3.7m |
| 31/01/2021 | £4.6m | £2.9m |
Common questions
Is SF FOUNDATION financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity held total unrestricted reserves of £42,745,628 as of 31 January 2025, an increase from the previous year. The trustees report that the charity is dependent on voluntary donations and investment income, noting that incoming resources increased significantly due to rental income from new property investments. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Cohen Arnold.
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| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| DAWAT-E-HADIYAH TRUST (UNITED KINGDOM) | 1 | £21.1m |
| AMABRILL LTD | 1 | £636k |
| ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED | 1 | £229k |
| COUNTYPIER LIMITED | 1 | £129k |
| SABENO LIMITED | 1 | £27k |
| VAIDICHKA | 1 | £15k |
| Y.M.E.R. CIO | 1 | £1k |