THE GALILEE FOUNDATION
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net decrease in funds of $193,822 for the year ended 31 August 2025, resulting in total net assets of $6,170,130. The trustees confirm that adequate resources are available to fund activities for the foreseeable future, with unrestricted reserves of $2,220,955 exceeding the stated policy target of $194,185. The auditor concluded that the use of the going concern basis is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“No employee earned more than $81,023 during the year (USD equivalent of GBP 60,000)” — page 31
“During the year donations totalling $0 (2024: $62,336) were received from The Asfari Foundation. The Asfari Foundation is a related party as Mrs Sawsan Asfari, a trustee of Galilee Foundation, has majority control over the Asfari Foundation with her immediate family members.” — page 31
“In 2025 the charity paid $1,575 (2024: $6,034) to the Asfari Foundation in respect of the rental of office space.” — page 31
“During the year donations totalling $0 (2024: $62,336) were received from The Asfari Foundation. The Asfari Foundation is a related party as Mrs Sawsan Asfari, a trustee of Galilee Foundation, has majority control over the Asfari Foundation with her immediate family members.” — page 31
“In 2025 the charity paid $1,575 (2024: $6,034) to the Asfari Foundation in respect of the rental of office space.” — page 31
“During the year donations totalling $0 (2024: $62,336) were received from The Asfari Foundation. The Asfari Foundation is a related party as Mrs Sawsan Asfari, a trustee of Galilee Foundation, has majority control over the Asfari Foundation with her immediate family members.” — page 31
“In 2025 the charity paid $1,575 (2024: $6,034) to the Asfari Foundation in respect of the rental of office space.” — page 31
Year-over-year changes
- Top pay band moved from Under £60,000 (FY2024) to up to £60,000 (FY2025).
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Marwan Bishara — Chairman
- Sawsan Asfari — Director
- Maha Alfarra — Managing Director
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Trustees
- Dr Katherine Bucknell Maguire
- Dr MARWAN BISHARA
- Khalil Jahshan
- LEILA GARADAGHI
- SAWSAN ASFARI
- YOUSEF SALAH BAZIAN
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £2.6m | £2.6m |
| 31/08/2024 | £3.0m | £2.3m |
| 31/08/2023 | £1.9m | £1.4m |
| 31/08/2022 | £623k | £911k |
| 31/08/2021 | £875k | £995k |
Common questions
Is THE GALILEE FOUNDATION financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a net decrease in funds of $193,822 for the year ended 31 August 2025, resulting in total net assets of $6,170,130. The trustees confirm that adequate resources are available to fund activities for the foreseeable future, with unrestricted reserves of $2,220,955 exceeding the stated policy target of $194,185. The auditor concluded that the use of the going concern basis is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Sayer Vincent LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of THE GALILEE FOUNDATION earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the up to £60,000 band.
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