THE RIVER FARM FOUNDATION
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds total net assets of £76,111,096, comprising an unrestricted income fund of £nil and an expendable endowment fund of £76,111,096. The trustees report that the financial position is sound, with sufficient reserves to cover governance costs and meet grant-making obligations through transfers from the endowment fund as required.
What the accounts disclose
“The Income Fund reserve at 5th April 2024 was £nil (2023: £nil) and the Endowment Fund was £76,111,096 (2023: £58,758,874).”
“Professional costs of £26,838 (2023: £21,564) were payable under a power contained in the Trust Deed, to FisherLegal LLP, a firm of solicitors, in which Mrs D Fisher, a Trustee, was a Principal Member. Other creditors include £13,338 (2023: £8,064) owed to FisherLegal LLP.” — page 25
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 05/04/2025)
Trustees
- DEBORAH FISHER
- Mark Derek Haworth
- Nigel Jeremy Langstaff
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £2.3m | £2.3m |
| 05/04/2024 | £578k | £616k |
| 05/04/2023 | £779k | £277k |
| 05/04/2022 | £2.4m | £2.0m |
| 05/04/2021 | £763k | £1.2m |
Common questions
Is THE RIVER FARM FOUNDATION financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity holds total net assets of £76,111,096, comprising an unrestricted income fund of £nil and an expendable endowment fund of £76,111,096. The trustees report that the financial position is sound, with sufficient reserves to cover governance costs and meet grant-making obligations through transfers from the endowment fund as required. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Larking Gowen LLP.