THE JOHN BOOTH CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £105,967 for the year ended 30 June 2023, driven by investment gains of £861,023 which offset charitable expenditure of £1,700,600. Total unrestricted funds increased to £22,081,801, supported by an investment portfolio valued at £21,814,160. The trustees confirm the charity is a going concern with adequate resources to continue operations.
What the accounts disclose
“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
“Mr Booth is a partner in Cerno Capital Partners LLP, the Charity's investment manager, to whom fees of £45,475 inclusive of VAT (2022: £59,040) were payable in the period.” — page 24
“During the period the Charity received donations of cash from Mr Booth, a trustee, totalling £550,000 (2022: donations totalling £1,000,000).” — page 24
“Mr Booth is a partner in Cerno Capital Partners LLP, the Charity's investment manager, to whom fees of £45,475 inclusive of VAT (2022: £59,040) were payable in the period.” — page 24
“During the period the Charity received donations of cash from Mr Booth, a trustee, totalling £550,000 (2022: donations totalling £1,000,000).” — page 24
“Mr Booth is a partner in Cerno Capital Partners LLP, the Charity's investment manager, to whom fees of £45,475 inclusive of VAT (2022: £59,040) were payable in the period.” — page 24
“During the period the Charity received donations of cash from Mr Booth, a trustee, totalling £550,000 (2022: donations totalling £1,000,000).” — page 24
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 06782980
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?
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £105,967 for the year ended 30 June 2023, driven by investment gains of £861,023 which offset charitable expenditure of £1,700,600. Total unrestricted funds increased to £22,081,801, supported by an investment portfolio valued at £21,814,160. The trustees confirm the charity is a going concern with adequate resources to continue operations. Its FY2023 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 CHICHESTER CATHEDRAL RESTORATION AND DEVELOPMENT TRUST CIO.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CHICHESTER CATHEDRAL RESTORATION AND DEVELOPMENT TRUST CIO | FY2024 | £1k |