JOHN INNES FOUNDATION
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charitable group reported a net deficit of £78,332 before investment results, resulting in a net movement in total funds of £11,906. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted net current liabilities stood at £602,588, though sufficient funds are held in unrestricted investments and cash to meet long-term liabilities. The trustees confirmed adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“The reserves policy of the trustees is that the aggregated reserves of the Charitable Company and The Trust shall be sufficient to ensure that, when invested by the appointed investment manager, they shall produce sufficient income to fund budgeted costs each year and, over the long term, increase their capital value at least in line with inflation.” — page 8
“Rents were charged to Earlham Institute of £124,912 (2024: £112,689) and at year end £38,212 was outstanding” — page 33
“During the year John Innes Foundation were due ground rents of £61,888 (2024: £46,185) from Anglia Innovation Partnership LLP ('AIP LLP') an entity the group holds an investment in.” — page 33
“Rents were charged to Earlham Institute of £124,912 (2024: £112,689) and at year end £38,212 was outstanding” — page 33
“During the year John Innes Foundation were due ground rents of £61,888 (2024: £46,185) from Anglia Innovation Partnership LLP ('AIP LLP') an entity the group holds an investment in.” — page 33
“Rents were charged to Earlham Institute of £124,912 (2024: £112,689) and at year end £38,212 was outstanding” — page 33
“During the year John Innes Foundation were due ground rents of £61,888 (2024: £46,185) from Anglia Innovation Partnership LLP ('AIP LLP') an entity the group holds an investment in.” — page 33
“The charitable company owns 100% of the share capital of John Innes Bioprospects Limited (” — page 3
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Peter Innes — Chairman of Trustees
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- PETER DAVID INNESchair
- David John Hill
- Dr DAVID LAWRENCE
- Dr TINA BARSBY
- Keith Richard Norman
- Professor Dame Melanie Welham
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £1.7m | £1.7m |
| 31/03/2024 | £1.5m | £5.9m |
| 31/03/2023 | £1.3m | £2.2m |
| 31/03/2022 | £1.1m | £1.3m |
| 31/03/2021 | £1.1m | £3.6m |
Common questions
Is JOHN INNES FOUNDATION financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charitable group reported a net deficit of £78,332 before investment results, resulting in a net movement in total funds of £11,906. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted net current liabilities stood at £602,588, though sufficient funds are held in unrestricted investments and cash to meet long-term liabilities. The trustees confirmed adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Lovewell Blake LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| RACHEL CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £50k |