THE PETER JOHN FOORD CHARITABLE TRUST
The objectives of the Trust include the relief of sickness and the preservation of health by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities, support services and equipment not normally provided by the statutory authorities.
Objects
(I) THE OBJECT OF THE TRUST IS TO MAKE GRANTS TO ORGANISATIONS THAT ARE REGISTERED AS CHARITIES UNDER THE LAW OF ENGLAND AND WALES, OR THAT ARE OTHERWISE RECOGNISED AS CHARITIES BY THE COMMISSIONERS OF INLAND REVENUE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the Trust reported a deficit in incoming resources over resources expended of £37,112 for the year ended 5 April 2025. Total net assets decreased from £604,326 to £567,214, with unrestricted funds falling to £472,014. The Trustees confirmed the Trust has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year the Trustees reviewed and continued their policy toward reserves and making donations.” — page 4
“Professional fees of £2,700 (2024: £4,956) were charged by TC Citroen Wells Limited. One of the Trustees, Mr D. Marks, is a partner in TC Citroen Wells Limited.” — page 15
Policies the charity declares
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- 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 05/04/2025
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 05/04/2024
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit; payments to trustees for services to the charity
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 05/04/2023
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit; payments to trustees for services to the charity
- Grant-making is its main activity
Annual return filing dates (Charity Commission record)
Of its last 5 annual returns with a recorded received date, 3 were received after the due date: year ending 05/04/2025 (received 11/02/2026, 6 days after the 05/02/2026 due date); year ending 05/04/2024 (received 06/02/2025, 1 day after the 05/02/2025 due date); year ending 05/04/2021 (received 07/02/2022, 2 days after the 05/02/2022 due date).
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £96k | £133k |
| 05/04/2024 | £16k | £85k |
| 05/04/2023 | £23k | £52k |
| 05/04/2022 | £5k | £25k |
| 05/04/2021 | £874 | £28k |
Common questions
Is THE PETER JOHN FOORD CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the Trust reported a deficit in incoming resources over resources expended of £37,112 for the year ended 5 April 2025. Total net assets decreased from £604,326 to £567,214, with unrestricted funds falling to £472,014. The Trustees confirmed the Trust has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ASSOCIATION OF NHS CHARITIES | 1 | £50k |
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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 PETER JOHN FOORD CHARITABLE TRUST | £96k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ASHFORD AND ST PETER'S HOSPITALS CHARITABLE FUND | £409k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE PETER AND TERESA HARRIS CHARITABLE TRUST | £83k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| The Trust Foundation | £2.5m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PIERREPONT TRUST | £436k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| PAUL LUNN-ROCKLIFFE CHARITABLE TRUST | £57k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |