THE GRESHAM'S FOUNDATION
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds total reserves of £10,330,000, comprising £3,243,000 in unrestricted funds. The trustees report a net inflow of £794,000 for the year, driven by strong donor engagement and investment gains, despite the absence of a large legacy gift received in the prior year. The charity maintains a healthy balance sheet with significant investment assets and no debt.
What the accounts disclose
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 05428934
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Trustees
- ANDREW EVERARD MARTIN SMITH
- Diana Brocklebank Scott
- JAMES KENRICK MORGAN
- MICHAEL GOFF
- PAUL MARRIAGE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £525k | £595k |
| 31/08/2024 | £2.1m | £449k |
| 31/08/2023 | £758k | £387k |
| 31/08/2022 | £1.9m | £415k |
| 31/08/2021 | £475k | £500k |
Common questions
Is THE GRESHAM'S FOUNDATION financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity holds total reserves of £10,330,000, comprising £3,243,000 in unrestricted funds. The trustees report a net inflow of £794,000 for the year, driven by strong donor engagement and investment gains, despite the absence of a large legacy gift received in the prior year. The charity maintains a healthy balance sheet with significant investment assets and no debt. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Saffery LLP.
Who funds THE GRESHAM'S FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE GRESHAM'S FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include BACON FOUNDATION LTD, FISHMONGERS' COMPANY'S CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BACON FOUNDATION LTD | FY2022 | £1.0m |
| FISHMONGERS' COMPANY'S CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £268k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| HABERDASHERS' ASKE'S CHARITY | 1 | £500k |
| THE CHARLES SKEY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £50k |