THE EVAN CORNISH FOUNDATION
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds decreased from £8,554,996 to £7,077,726 due to a net expenditure of £1,477,270, driven by grant making of £1,258,768 and investment management costs of £40,655 against investment income of £164,515. The trustees note that grants are paid from both income and capital reserves, and the charity maintains a policy of not retaining capital reserves as long as ongoing financial viability is not at risk.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees have decided for the time being not to retain the capital reserves at the present level. The Trustees will continue to do so as long as it does not put the ongoing financial viability of the Charity at risk.” — page 6
Trustees
- BARBARA JEAN WARD
- RACHEL ELIZABETH CORNISH
- SALLY ANN CORNISH
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £165k | £1.3m |
| 05/04/2024 | £197k | £698k |
| 05/04/2023 | £212k | £1.1m |
| 05/04/2022 | £179k | £692k |
| 05/04/2021 | £171k | £1.4m |
Common questions
Is THE EVAN CORNISH FOUNDATION financially healthy?
The accounts state that unrestricted funds decreased from £8,554,996 to £7,077,726 due to a net expenditure of £1,477,270, driven by grant making of £1,258,768 and investment management costs of £40,655 against investment income of £164,515. The trustees note that grants are paid from both income and capital reserves, and the charity maintains a policy of not retaining capital reserves as long as ongoing financial viability is not at risk. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Hollis and Co Limited.
Who funds THE EVAN CORNISH FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE EVAN CORNISH FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include UNSEEN (UK), HABITAT FOR HUMANITY GREAT BRITAIN.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UNSEEN (UK) | FY2025 | £10k |
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY GREAT BRITAIN | FY2023 | £3k |