THE LIZ AND TERRY BRAMALL FOUNDATION
The charity supports, through grants, charitable organisations which promote Christian faith in accordance with the beliefs of the Church of England; promotes urban or rural regeneration in areas of social/economic deprivation for the benefit of the public, enhances the lives of those with illness;the advancement of health for public benefit;promotes the arts and promotes the advance of education.
Objects
2.2 THE TRUSTEES SHALL HOLD THE CAPITAL AND INCOME OF THE TRUST FUND UPON TRUST TO APPLY THE INCOME, AND ALL OR SUCH PART OR PARTS OF THE CAPITAL. AT SUCH TIMES, IN SUCH MANNER, AND SUBJECT TO SUCH RESTRICTIONS (IF ANY), AS THE TRUSTEES MAY IN THEIR DISCRETION THINK FIT FOR OR TOWARDS:A. THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENTS OF BELIEF OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND; ANDB. THE PROMOTION FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC OF URBAN OR RURAL REGENERATION IN AREAS OF SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEPRIVATION BY ALL OR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING MEANS:(A) THE RELIEF OF FINANCIAL HARDSHIP:(B) THE RELIEF OF UNEMPLOYMENT:(C) THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION, TRAINING OR RETRAINING, PARTICULARLY AMONG UNEMPLOYED PEOPLE, AND PROVIDING UNEMPLOYED PEOPLE WITH WORK EXPERIENCE:(D) THE PROVISION OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE OR BUSINESS ADVICE OR CONSULTANCY IN ORDER TO PROVIDE TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR UNEMPLOYED PEOPLE IN CASES OF FINANCIAL OR OTHER CHARITABLE NEED THROUGH HELP: (I) IN SETTING UP THEIR OWN BUSINESS, OR (II) TO EXISTING BUSINESSES:(E) THE CREATION OF TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES BY THE PROVISION OF WORKSPACE BUILDINGS, AND/OR LAND FOR USE ON FAVOURABLE TERMS:(F) THE PROVISION OF HOUSING FOR THOSE WHO ARE IN CONDITIONS OF NEED AND THE IMPROVEMENT OF HOUSING IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR OR IN CHARITABLE OWNERSHIP PROVIDED THAT SUCH POWER SHALL NOT EXTEND TO RELIEVING ANY LOCAL AUTHORITIES OR OTHER BODIES OF A STATUTORY DUTY TO PROVIDE OR IMPROVE HOUSING:(G) THE MAINTENANCE, IMPROVEMENT OR PROVISION OF PUBLIC AMENITIES:(H) THE PRESERVATION OF BUILDINGS OR SITES OF HISTORIC OR ARCHITECTURAL IMPORTANCE:(I) THE PROVISION OF RECREATIONAL FACILITIES FOR THE PUBLIC AT LARGE OR THOSE WHO BY REASON OF THEIR YOUTH, AGE, INFIRMITY OR DISABLEMENT, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES, HAVE NEED OF SUCH FACILITIES:(J) THE PROTECTION OR CONSERVATION OF THE ENVIRONMENT:(K) THE PROVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH FACILITIES AND CHILDCARE:(L) THE PROMOTION OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND PREVENTION OF CRIME:(M) SUCH OTHER MEANS AS MAY FROM TIME TO TIME BE DETERMINED SUBJECT TO THE PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT OF THE CHARITY COMMISSIONERS FOR ENGLAND AND WALES.(C) THE RELIEF OF SICKNESS AND THE ADVANCEMENT OF HEALTH
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that free reserves of £10,553,560 are significantly above the stated target of £500,000, which is defined as the annual cost of running the charity. Per the trustees' report, the foundation aims to reduce these free reserves by increasing charitable donations in future years to match the target level.
What the accounts disclose
“Target free reserves are £500,000 — being the cost of running the charity each year (Governance costs plus Investment management costs).” — page 7
“Fees of £61,772 (2024: £67,441) have been paid to Raworths LLP, which is a related party of Rachel Tunnicliffe.” — page 27
“Grants of £200,000 (2024: £200,000) have been paid to Opera North, which is a related party of Rebecca Bletcher.” — page 27
“Fees of £61,772 (2024: £67,441) have been paid to Raworths LLP, which is a related party of Rachel Tunnicliffe.” — page 27
“Grants of £200,000 (2024: £200,000) have been paid to Opera North, which is a related party of Rebecca Bletcher.” — page 27
Policies the charity declares
- Investment
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 05/04/2025
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 05/04/2024
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 05/04/2023
- Grant-making is its main activity
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 05/04/2025)
Trustees
- Dr TERENCE GEORGE BRAMALL
- ELIZABETH BRAMALL
- Philip John Harris
- RACHEL SHIRLEY TUNNICLIFFE
- REBECCA HELEN BLETCHER
- SUZANNAH CLARE ALLARD
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £2.4m | £8.1m |
| 05/04/2024 | £2.5m | £8.8m |
| 05/04/2023 | £2.4m | £6.0m |
| 05/04/2022 | £2.2m | £6.1m |
| 05/04/2021 | £2.2m | £5.8m |
Common questions
Is THE LIZ AND TERRY BRAMALL FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that free reserves of £10,553,560 are significantly above the stated target of £500,000, which is defined as the annual cost of running the charity. Per the trustees' report, the foundation aims to reduce these free reserves by increasing charitable donations in future years to match the target level. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Armstrong Watson Audit Limited.
Who funds THE LIZ AND TERRY BRAMALL FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE LIZ AND TERRY BRAMALL FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF LEEDS CITY, MOSAIC CHURCH LIMITED.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF LEEDS CITY | FY2025 | £21k | |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF LEEDS CITY | FY2023 | £12k | |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF LEEDS CITY | FY2022 | £8k | |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF LEEDS CITY | FY2024 | £6k | Grant |
| MOSAIC CHURCH LIMITED | FY2024 | £2k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE ANTHONY AND ELIZABETH MELLOWS CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | 1 | £150k |
| OLD POSSUM'S PRACTICAL TRUST | 1 | £8k |
| WESTWAY TRUST | 1 | £1k |
| BILTON EVANGELICAL CHURCH | 1 | £1k |
| THE KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA FOUNDATION | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- THE TONY BRAMALL CHARITABLE TRUST
- THE MILES MORLAND FOUNDATION
- LATYMER CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP TRUST
- MILLES CHARITABLE FOUNDATION LIMITED
- THE MAURICE AND HILDA LAING CHARITABLE TRUST
- LTPP
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE LIZ AND TERRY BRAMALL FOUNDATION | £2.4m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE TONY BRAMALL CHARITABLE TRUST | £105k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE MILES MORLAND FOUNDATION | £235k | — | — | within | — | no doubt |
| LATYMER CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP TRUST | £104k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| MILLES CHARITABLE FOUNDATION LIMITED | £587k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE MAURICE AND HILDA LAING CHARITABLE TRUST | £692k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |