THE TAYLOR FAMILY FOUNDATION
Grant making to registered charities primarily in the fields of education, the Arts, health, children's services and humanitarian aid.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £38,444,775 for the year ended 31 March 2025, driven by a significant donation of £40,000,000. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves decreased to £1,867,665 from £2,128,142 in the prior year, while the endowment fund increased to £38,705,252. The trustees confirm the charity has sufficient resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“One employee received emoluments of more than £70,000 in the year ended 31 March 2025, no employees received emaluments of more than £60,000 within the prior year.” — page 18
“One employee received emoluments of more than £70,000 in the year ended 31 March 2025, no employees received emaluments of more than £60,000 within the prior year.” — page 18
“The Trustees have set a target range for free reserves of 12 months of annual operating expenditure plus the difference between the annual “income” return from endowment and the maximum grant commitment per year.” — page 6
“During the year, donations amounting to £41,042,304 (2024 - £1,503,293) was received from Dame Cristina Taylor, DBE.” — page 20
“In addition, the charity paid a total of £30,000 (2024 - £30,000) to Dame Cristina Taylor, DBE, a trustee, in relation to office rent.” — page 20
“During the year, donations amounting to £41,042,304 (2024 - £1,503,293) was received from Dame Cristina Taylor, DBE.” — page 20
“In addition, the charity paid a total of £30,000 (2024 - £30,000) to Dame Cristina Taylor, DBE, a trustee, in relation to office rent.” — page 20
Year-over-year changes
- Employees paid over £60,000: 0 (FY2023) → 1 (FY2025).
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Dame CRISTINA ALICIA TAYLOR DBEchair
- Justin Scott Taylor
- Leonie Pascale Blacknell Taylor
- Philippa Blane Armitage
- Richard Beinart
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £1.7m | £2.6m |
| 31/03/2024 | £682 | £989k |
| 31/03/2023 | £1.9m | £2.2m |
| 31/03/2022 | £3.0m | £2.0m |
| 31/03/2021 | £2.7m | £2.3m |
Common questions
Is THE TAYLOR FAMILY FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £38,444,775 for the year ended 31 March 2025, driven by a significant donation of £40,000,000. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves decreased to £1,867,665 from £2,128,142 in the prior year, while the endowment fund increased to £38,705,252. The trustees confirm the charity has sufficient resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by WP Audit Services LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of THE TAYLOR FAMILY FOUNDATION earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the more than £70,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE TAYLOR FAMILY FOUNDATION | £1.7m | more than £70,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| STEPHEN TAYLOR FOUNDATION | £61.1m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE TOMPKINS FOUNDATION | £397k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| The Trevor Hemmings Foundation | £490k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE CYRIL TAYLOR CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | £2.7m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| The Framlingham Foundation Trust T/A The Ed Sheeran Suffolk Music Foundation | £895k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |