THE ASHMORE FOUNDATION
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at $13,844,000, an increase from $11,944,000 in the prior year, driven by donations and investment gains. The Trustees confirm the charity is prepared on a going concern basis, with sufficient resources to meet liabilities for at least 12 months despite wider market uncertainties. The primary funding source is voluntary donations from Ashmore Group plc and its employees.
What the accounts disclose
“The Foundation employed one sole Director in the period to 30 June 2025. The Director received total remuneration for the year of $87 thousand (2024: $78 thousand) in the form of salaries and pension.”
“The Foundation employed one sole Director in the period to 30 June 2025. The Director received total remuneration for the year of $87 thousand (2024: $78 thousand) in the form of salaries and pension.”
Year-over-year changes
- Top pay band moved from £0 - £10,000 (FY2024) to £50,001 - £60,000 (FY2025).
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/06/2025)
Trustees
- Patrick Cadellchair
- Christos Theodorou
- Dhiren Shah
- Emma Young
- JAMES CARLETON
- Mark Coombs
- Rashi Talway Bhatia
- Satya Duhita
- Seki Mutukwa
- Sofia Rodriguez
- Thuy Dam
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £941k | £130k |
| 30/06/2024 | £980k | £427k |
| 30/06/2023 | £951k | £537k |
| 30/06/2022 | £1.5m | £343k |
| 31/12/2020 | £344k | £159k |
Common questions
Is THE ASHMORE FOUNDATION financially healthy?
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at $13,844,000, an increase from $11,944,000 in the prior year, driven by donations and investment gains. The Trustees confirm the charity is prepared on a going concern basis, with sufficient resources to meet liabilities for at least 12 months despite wider market uncertainties. The primary funding source is voluntary donations from Ashmore Group plc and its employees. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Ernst & Young LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of THE ASHMORE FOUNDATION earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £50,001 - £60,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| POWER TO CHANGE TRUST | 1 | £129k |
| BACK ON THE MAP LIMITED | 1 | £53k |
| THE REISNER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION LTD | 1 | £5k |