THE JABBS FOUNDATION
The objectives of the Foundation as set out in the Trust Deed are widely drawn and state that 'the objects are to advance for the public benefit any purpose which is exclusively charitable at law'.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds significant free cash reserves of £7,026,145 against total funds of £11,928,356, with no stated reserves policy target required due to small operating costs. Per the trustees' report, the charity does not actively fundraise, relying instead on donations from a single philanthropic family, and the independent auditor confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Trustees
- Dr Patrick Cadigan
- ROBIN DANIELS
- Ruth Keighley
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £5.9m | £7.6m |
| 31/08/2024 | £18.0m | £8.1m |
| 31/08/2023 | £7.3m | £5.5m |
| 31/08/2022 | £1.3m | £2.1m |
| 31/08/2021 | £6.0m | £5.4m |
Common questions
Is THE JABBS FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds significant free cash reserves of £7,026,145 against total funds of £11,928,356, with no stated reserves policy target required due to small operating costs. Per the trustees' report, the charity does not actively fundraise, relying instead on donations from a single philanthropic family, and the independent auditor confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Dafferns Audit Limited.
Who funds THE JABBS FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE JABBS FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include THE BARROW CADBURY TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE BARROW CADBURY TRUST | FY2025 | £38k | Corston Independent Funders' Coalition (CIFC) facilitator |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE WILFRED AND ELSIE ELKES CHARITY FUND | 1 | £24k |
Charities like this
- THE GENERATIONS FOUNDATION
- THE PURI FOUNDATION
- THE GATSBY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
- THE CH FOUNDATION (UK)
- THE FOCUS FOUNDATION
- MOSTAFAVI FOUNDATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE JABBS FOUNDATION | £5.9m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE GENERATIONS FOUNDATION | £138k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PURI FOUNDATION | £5.3m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE GATSBY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | £95.5m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE CH FOUNDATION (UK) | £119.3m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE FOCUS FOUNDATION | £1.6m | — | 0 | unclear | 4.0% | no doubt |