THE JOHN BOOTH CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
The promotion of any charitable purpose or object for the benefit of the public, primarily in England, by the provision of grants at the absolute discretion of the Trustee body. These are made largely in the areas of education, the arts and the Christian religion.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that total funds increased to £23,809,236, driven by significant investment gains of £2,865,421. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £23,659,236, which the Trustees consider consistent with their policy to maintain a portfolio supporting grant-making objectives. The auditors confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“The Charity received Income of £437,500 from donations and associated Gift Aid and £307,037 in investment income.” — page 4
“The Charity seeks to maintain an investment portfolio capable of producing a total return to support Trustees’ objectives in grant making in line with the Charity's objects.” — page 4
“During the period the Charity received donations of cash from Mr Booth, a trustee, totalling £350,000 (2023: donations totalling £550,000). Mr Booth is a partner in Cerno Capital Partners LLP, the Charity's investment manager, to whom fees of £50,812 inclusive of VAT (2023: £45,475) were payable in the period.” — page 22
“Mr Booth is a partner in Cerno Capital Partners LLP, the Charity's investment manager, to whom fees of £50,812 inclusive of VAT (2023: £45,475) were payable in the period.” — page 22
“During the period the Charity received donations of cash from Mr Booth, a trustee, totalling £350,000 (2023: donations totalling £550,000). Mr Booth is a partner in Cerno Capital Partners LLP, the Charity's investment manager, to whom fees of £50,812 inclusive of VAT (2023: £45,475) were payable in the period.” — page 22
“Mr Booth is a partner in Cerno Capital Partners LLP, the Charity's investment manager, to whom fees of £50,812 inclusive of VAT (2023: £45,475) were payable in the period.” — page 22
“During the period the Charity received donations of cash from Mr Booth, a trustee, totalling £350,000 (2023: donations totalling £550,000). Mr Booth is a partner in Cerno Capital Partners LLP, the Charity's investment manager, to whom fees of £50,812 inclusive of VAT (2023: £45,475) were payable in the period.” — page 22
“Mr Booth is a partner in Cerno Capital Partners LLP, the Charity's investment manager, to whom fees of £50,812 inclusive of VAT (2023: £45,475) were payable in the period.” — page 22
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 06782980
Company officers (Companies House)
- WARNER, Martin Clive, The Right Reverend not on trustee list
- ASHLEY, Timothy Mark not on trustee list
- BOOTH, John David Sebastian not on trustee list
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/06/2025)
Trustees
- John David Sebastian Booth CVOchair
- MR TM ASHLEY
- THE RT REVD DR MC WARNER
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £660k | £2.5m |
| 30/06/2024 | £745k | £1.9m |
| 30/06/2023 | £1.0m | £1.8m |
| 30/06/2022 | £1.5m | £2.4m |
| 30/06/2021 | £1.5m | £3.5m |
Common questions
Is THE JOHN BOOTH CHARITABLE FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that total funds increased to £23,809,236, driven by significant investment gains of £2,865,421. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £23,659,236, which the Trustees consider consistent with their policy to maintain a portfolio supporting grant-making objectives. The auditors confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Knox Cropper LLP.
Who funds THE JOHN BOOTH CHARITABLE FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE JOHN BOOTH CHARITABLE FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER AND ST LEONARD, HORBURY WITH ST JOHN, HORBURY BRIDGE, CHICHESTER CATHEDRAL RESTORATION AND DEVELOPMENT TRUST CIO.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER AND ST LEONARD, HORBURY WITH ST JOHN, HORBURY BRIDGE | FY2025 | £2k | Lighting Project |
| CHICHESTER CATHEDRAL RESTORATION AND DEVELOPMENT TRUST CIO | FY2024 | £1k | Chichester Cathedral Platinum Endowment Trust for Music (CCPETM) |
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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 JOHN BOOTH CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | £660k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| JOHN JAMES CHARITABLE TRUST | £344k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE HINTZE FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | £688k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE CORNERSTONE CHURCH GROUP | £226k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE CHARIS TRUST | £591k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| 4 CHARITY FOUNDATION | £1.4m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |