David Rattray Foundation
To support the development work of the David Rattray Foundation in South Africa and such other activities consistent with the objectives as the trustees may determine.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £21,936 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total reserves from £198,142 to £170,950. The trustees confirm that the current level of unrestricted funds is sufficient to maintain current activities and meet the stated policy target of holding three months' expenditure. The independent auditor has confirmed that the financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“There was one employee whose annual remuneration was £60,000 or more.” — page 18
“There was one employee whose annual remuneration was £60,000 or more.” — page 18
Funders the charity credits
- The David Rattray Foundation (South Africa)
- The David Rattray Foundation (UK)
- Mazda Foundation
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 05/04/2022)
Trustees
- Gail Klintworth
- Henrietta Loyd
- Jamille Jinnah
- Lindsay Bridges
- Matthew Kentridge
- Michael Kayser
- Micko O'Byrne
- Philip Hamilton OBE
- Thomas Keppel O'Malley
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £383k | £405k |
| 05/04/2024 | £391k | £469k |
| 05/04/2023 | £162k | £488k |
| 05/04/2022 | £915k | £388k |
| 05/04/2021 | £218k | £284k |
Common questions
Is David Rattray Foundation financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £21,936 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total reserves from £198,142 to £170,950. The trustees confirm that the current level of unrestricted funds is sufficient to maintain current activities and meet the stated policy target of holding three months' expenditure. The independent auditor has confirmed that the financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by SKS Audit LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of David Rattray Foundation earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £60,000 or more band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds David Rattray Foundation?
Funders whose own accounts filings name David Rattray Foundation as a grant recipient include ALLAN AND NESTA FERGUSON CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT, JOSEPH ETTEDGUI CHARITABLE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALLAN AND NESTA FERGUSON CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | FY2022 | £15k | |
| JOSEPH ETTEDGUI CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £10k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE MASTER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £323k |
| PRISM THE GIFT FUND | 1 | £219k |
| THE BORROWS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| MARIA BJORNSON MEMORIAL FUND | 1 | £3k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Rattray Foundation | £383k | £60,000 or more | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| RATANBEN ZAVERCHAND KARA FOUNDATION | £162k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| RCCG SURE FOUNDATION ASSEMBLY | £213k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE SANDERSON FOUNDATION | £236k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PEGGY RAMSAY FOUNDATION | £497k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PUBLISH WHAT YOU FUND | £781k | £80,001 - £90,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |