THE COOKE E-LEARNING FOUNDATION
Registered charity 1111178 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register
We are a key local agency working with young people and providing essential community services to help those in need. We strive to make a positive impact by offering support and resources to empower individuals and strengthen communities. Through our dedication and efforts we aim to be a beacon of hope and a source of support to help people achieve their full potential and lead fulfilling lives
Causes: Education/training · Economic/community Development/employment · Grant history (this charity is a funder) · website · Get email alerts
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £25,981, which is below the targeted reserves level of £40,000. The charity remained financially stable during the year, supported by a diverse range of funders and strong internal financial management. Overall reserves remain sufficient to meet short-term obligations and maintain operational stability.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Fundraising cost ratio: 76.7% of fundraised income, as disclosed
“Expenditure on raising funds - 110,835” — page 12
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy (held: £26k; policy: three months of unrestricted expenditure)
“At year-end, unrestricted reserves stood at £25,981, which is below our targeted reserves level of £40,000.” — page 5
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Funders the charity credits
Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).
- UK government — “We are deeply grateful to the UK government for their generous funding and support, which enabled a major refurbishment of our centre.” (source page)
Property (HM Land Registry)
1 registered title in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (0 freehold). All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook · instagram
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/06/2025)
Cost of raising funds
£111k
Reported reserves equal ~0.6 months of spending — in the bottom quarter for charities its size (median 5.2 months; benchmarks).
Per its annual return, largest income source: Charitable activities (74% of income) — components as reported reconcile to the return’s total income; not from the accounts narrative.
Per its annual return, cost of raising funds: 20.1% of total income — in the top quarter for charities its size (median 4.9%) (benchmarks).
- Angela Bailey
- Christine Anne McAulay Lang
- David Darian Maksymiw · trustee of 1 other charity
- Harsh Panchal
- Jay Suresh Thobhani
- Kyle Robert Haddon
- PETER SMITH
- Stuart Wilson
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Leicester City · Leicestershire
Income and spending
Common questions
Is THE COOKE E-LEARNING FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £25,981, which is below the targeted reserves level of £40,000. The charity remained financially stable during the year, supported by a diverse range of funders and strong internal financial management. Overall reserves remain sufficient to meet short-term obligations and maintain operational stability. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE COOKE E-LEARNING FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE COOKE E-LEARNING FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include CLA CHARITABLE TRUST, SKIPTON BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
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