THE EMILY JORDAN FOUNDATION
The Aim of The Emily Jordan Foundation:To support individuals with learning and physical disabilities to lead fulfilled lives
Objects
TO ACT AS A RESOURCE FOR PEOPLE WITH LEARNING DIFFICULTIES BY PROVIDING ADVICE ANDASSISTANCE, RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES AND ORGANISING PROGRAMMES OF PHYSICAL, EDUCATIONAL ANDOTHER ACTIVITIES A S A MEANS OF: ~~ ¨ ______3.13.23.3(A) ADVANCING IN LIFE AND HELPING PEOPLE WITH LEARNING DIFFICULTIES BY DEVELOPINGTHEIR SKILLS, CAPACITIES AND CAPABILITIES TO ENABLE THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN SOCIETY ASINDEPENDENT, MATURE AND RESPONSIBLE INDIVIDUALS;(B) ADVANCING EDUCATION;(C) RELIEVING UNEMPLOYMENT;(D) PROVIDING RECREATIONAL AND LEISURE TIME ACTIVITY IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFAREFOR PEOPLE WHO HAVE NEED BY REASON OF THEIR YOUTH, AGE, INFIRMITY OR DISABILITY,POVERTY OR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES WITH A VIEW TO IMPROVING THECONDITIONS OF LIFE OF SUCH PERSONS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves totalled £888,746, which is significantly above the trustees' stated reserves policy target of £150,000. The trustees confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, adopting the going concern basis of preparation.
What the accounts disclose
“The Charity Trustees have agreed to maintain a reserve of £150k, to allow for any drop in revenue and to enable an orderly wind down of projects if necessary.” — page 7
“Ruth Krivosic charged consultancy fees to EJF Enterprises CIC, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Emily Jordan Foundation, for £42,853 (2024: £40,382), and had mileage reimbursed of £323 (2024: £322).” — page 19
“Ruth Krivosic also charged consultancy fees to The Emily Jordan Foundation Projects Limited of £28,571 (2024: £27,146), as well as mileage reimbursed of £822 (2024: £994).” — page 19
“Ruth Krivosic charged consultancy fees to EJF Enterprises CIC, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Emily Jordan Foundation, for £42,853 (2024: £40,382), and had mileage reimbursed of £323 (2024: £322).” — page 19
“Ruth Krivosic also charged consultancy fees to The Emily Jordan Foundation Projects Limited of £28,571 (2024: £27,146), as well as mileage reimbursed of £822 (2024: £994).” — page 19
“Ruth Krivosic charged consultancy fees to EJF Enterprises CIC, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Emily Jordan Foundation, for £42,853 (2024: £40,382), and had mileage reimbursed of £323 (2024: £322).” — page 19
“Ruth Krivosic also charged consultancy fees to The Emily Jordan Foundation Projects Limited of £28,571 (2024: £27,146), as well as mileage reimbursed of £822 (2024: £994).” — page 19
“Ruth Krivosic charged consultancy fees to EJF Enterprises CIC, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Emily Jordan Foundation, for £42,853 (2024: £40,382), and had mileage reimbursed of £323 (2024: £322).” — page 19
“Ruth Krivosic also charged consultancy fees to The Emily Jordan Foundation Projects Limited of £28,571 (2024: £27,146), as well as mileage reimbursed of £822 (2024: £994).” — page 19
“The Foundation runs, through its subsidiary, The Emily Jordan Foundation Enterprises CIC (previously Spokes CIC) several ‘work-type’ projects.” — page 4
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/07/2025
- Volunteers: 32
- Has a trading subsidiary
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/07/2024
- Volunteers: 23
- Has a trading subsidiary
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/07/2023
- Volunteers: 20
- Has a trading subsidiary
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Christopher Michael Jordan BEMchair
- DAVID ETHERINGTON QC
- Frances Kelsey
- HELEN JORDAN
- JAMES GAMMOND
- LUCY SLATER
- Lou Goldsmith
- MICHAEL JEFFERIES
- Philippa HALL
- Richard John Mander
- Vaibhav Modgil
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £77k | £72k |
| 31/07/2024 | £162k | £56k |
| 31/07/2023 | £45k | £55k |
| 31/07/2022 | £43k | £38k |
| 31/07/2021 | £76k | £82k |
Common questions
Is THE EMILY JORDAN FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves totalled £888,746, which is significantly above the trustees' stated reserves policy target of £150,000. The trustees confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, adopting the going concern basis of preparation. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE EMILY JORDAN FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE EMILY JORDAN FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include THE LOPPYLUGS AND BARBARA MORRISON CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE LOPPYLUGS AND BARBARA MORRISON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £6k | |
| THE LOPPYLUGS AND BARBARA MORRISON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £5k | |
| THE LOPPYLUGS AND BARBARA MORRISON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £5k | general charitable objectives |
| THE LOPPYLUGS AND BARBARA MORRISON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2021 | £5k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/03/2024 | £93k | Groundworx project for adults with moderate learning disabilities. |
| Postcode Lottery | 29/09/2023 | £24k | Project Funding |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/03/2012 | £10k | Together We Involve: Gardening Services (TWIGS) |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ELEANOR HAMILTON EDUCATIONAL TRUST | 1 | £266k |
| THE WO STREET CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £200k |
| SPIELMAN CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £39k |
| THE ROYAL ALEXANDRA AND ALBERT SCHOOL | 1 | £11k |
| THE HELEN ROLL CHARITY | 1 | £3k |
| Evelyn Partners Charitable Trust | 1 | £700 |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE EMILY JORDAN FOUNDATION | £77k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE EMILY JORDAN FOUNDATION PROJECTS LIMITED | £322k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE JAYTEE FOUNDATION | £63k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ELYSIUM FOUNDATION LIMITED | £107k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE JORDAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | £5.4m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE JIM JACKSON EDUCATIONAL AND ENABLING FOUNDATION CIO | £187k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |