THE J VAN MARS FOUNDATION
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that free reserves were £59,663, with total funds of £4,245,301. The trustees note that due to the existence of an expendable endowment fund, they do not consider it necessary to maintain significant free reserves. The charity's activities are funded primarily by donations and endowment income, with charitable expenditure totaling £4,707,947.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year under review, additions received from the settlors amounted to £6,077,008 (2024: £3,047,317) with £645,483 (2024: £1,307,591) gift aids claimed.” — page 16
“The charity's corporate trustee, Ludlow Trust Company Limited, invoiced administrative service fees totalling £15,423 (2024: £13,060).” — page 16
“During the year under review, additions received from the settlors amounted to £6,077,008 (2024: £3,047,317) with £645,483 (2024: £1,307,591) gift aids claimed.” — page 16
“The charity's corporate trustee, Ludlow Trust Company Limited, invoiced administrative service fees totalling £15,423 (2024: £13,060).” — page 16
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/05/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (05/11/2020)
Trustees
- CHRISTOPHER ANTHONY JOHN MARTIN
- GUY RUPERT BERRYMAN
- JONATHAN MARK BUCKLAND
- Ludlow Trust Company Ltd
- PAUL DARREN MAKIN
- WILLIAM CHAMPION
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/05/2025 | £4.4m | £4.7m |
| 31/05/2024 | £5.9m | £5.6m |
| 31/05/2023 | £3k | £362k |
| 31/05/2022 | £378k | £616k |
| 31/05/2021 | £1.6m | £2.1m |
Common questions
Is THE J VAN MARS FOUNDATION financially healthy?
The accounts state that free reserves were £59,663, with total funds of £4,245,301. The trustees note that due to the existence of an expendable endowment fund, they do not consider it necessary to maintain significant free reserves. The charity's activities are funded primarily by donations and endowment income, with charitable expenditure totaling £4,707,947. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Blue Spire Limited.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| DONATING CHARITY LIMITED | 1 | £1.1m |
| THE BARROW CADBURY TRUST | 1 | £38k |
| THE PRIORY FOUNDATION | 1 | £28k |