The Gerald and Gail Ronson Family Foundation
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the Foundation holds significant unrestricted and restricted expendable endowment funds, totaling over £641 million in net assets, which provide a capital base for long-term existence. Although the charity reported net current liabilities of approximately £8.7 million, the trustees confirmed adequate resources to continue operations, and the auditors found no material uncertainties regarding going concern. The Foundation relies on family donations and investment returns to fund its grant-making activities.
What the accounts disclose
“The Foundation’s reserves are held on expendable endowment and it does not generally have free reserves.” — page 8
“£250,000 (2024: £250,000) to the Community Security Trust of which Sir Gerald Ronson CBE, Lisa Althasen, Anthony Wagerman and the Husband of Nicole Ronson Allalouf are directors of the corporate trustee of the charity.” — page 25
“£1,000,000 (2024: £65,000) to Darca Schools Network Israel, of which Amanda Ronson is a member of the Board.” — page 25
“£250,000 (2024: £250,000) to the Community Security Trust of which Sir Gerald Ronson CBE, Lisa Althasen, Anthony Wagerman and the Husband of Nicole Ronson Allalouf are directors of the corporate trustee of the charity.” — page 25
“£1,000,000 (2024: £65,000) to Darca Schools Network Israel, of which Amanda Ronson is a member of the Board.” — page 25
“£250,000 (2024: £250,000) to the Community Security Trust of which Sir Gerald Ronson CBE, Lisa Althasen, Anthony Wagerman and the Husband of Nicole Ronson Allalouf are directors of the corporate trustee of the charity.” — page 25
“£1,000,000 (2024: £65,000) to Darca Schools Network Israel, of which Amanda Ronson is a member of the Board.” — page 25
“£250,000 (2024: £250,000) to the Community Security Trust of which Sir Gerald Ronson CBE, Lisa Althasen, Anthony Wagerman and the Husband of Nicole Ronson Allalouf are directors of the corporate trustee of the charity.” — page 25
“£1,000,000 (2024: £65,000) to Darca Schools Network Israel, of which Amanda Ronson is a member of the Board.” — page 25
“£250,000 (2024: £250,000) to the Community Security Trust of which Sir Gerald Ronson CBE, Lisa Althasen, Anthony Wagerman and the Husband of Nicole Ronson Allalouf are directors of the corporate trustee of the charity.” — page 25
“£1,000,000 (2024: £65,000) to Darca Schools Network Israel, of which Amanda Ronson is a member of the Board.” — page 25
“The Foundation has a wholly owned subsidiary, Ronson Foundation Services Limited, which is a not-for-profit company registered in Israel.” — page 4
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Trustees
- GGRFF Trustee Company Limited
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £660k | £9.8m |
| 31/12/2024 | £1.1m | £12.7m |
| 31/12/2023 | £3.9m | £11.6m |
| 31/12/2022 | £23.2m | £11.4m |
| 31/12/2021 | £48.2m | £3.4m |
Common questions
Is The Gerald and Gail Ronson Family Foundation financially healthy?
The accounts state that the Foundation holds significant unrestricted and restricted expendable endowment funds, totaling over £641 million in net assets, which provide a capital base for long-term existence. Although the charity reported net current liabilities of approximately £8.7 million, the trustees confirmed adequate resources to continue operations, and the auditors found no material uncertainties regarding going concern. The Foundation relies on family donations and investment returns to fund its grant-making activities. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Blick Rothenberg Audit LLP.