DON HANSON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted cash reserves increased to £899,146 at the end of the year, supported by significant investment income and receipts from the sale of investments. The trustees report that current income and liquid assets are sufficient to cover charitable donations and governance costs, with no material uncertainties disclosed regarding the charity's ability to continue operating.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees aim to maintain free reserves in unrestricted funds. The Trustees consider that the current level of income and liquid portfolio assets provide sufficient funds to respond to applications for grants and to make related charitable donations, while at the same time ensuring that there are sufficient funds available to cover support and governance costs.” — page 6
“The Trust held the following amounts as custodian Trustee at 31 December 2023: £8,988on behalf of Aid4Venezuela, a UK registered charity under common control. £15,148 on behalf of Aid4Zimbabwe, a UK registered charity under common control. £3,202 on behalf of Solidarity with Arts and Nature, a UK registered charity under common control.” — page 7
“The Trust received a gift in 2018 in the form of a 100% debt-free UK company called Grosvenor Research Trading & Investment Limited.” — page 6
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (20/05/2026)
Trustees
- Andrew Marcus Fox
- Jonathan Sutton Palmer
- Paul Symington Mercer
- Simon Mark Joseph Leary
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £105k | £1.6m |
| 31/12/2023 | £70k | £239k |
| 31/12/2022 | £7k | £288k |
| 31/12/2021 | £7k | £403k |
| 31/12/2020 | £2k | £1.7m |
Common questions
Is DON HANSON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION financially healthy?
The accounts state that unrestricted cash reserves increased to £899,146 at the end of the year, supported by significant investment income and receipts from the sale of investments. The trustees report that current income and liquid assets are sufficient to cover charitable donations and governance costs, with no material uncertainties disclosed regarding the charity's ability to continue operating. Its FY2023 accounts were independently examined.