THE MEARS FOUNDATION
The Foundation supported many loneliness projects during the year, it also gave grants to small UK charitiesDuring the year, volunteers carried out a variety of fundraising events and donations were made to The Mears Foundation. These events included sponsored walks, bucket collections, bake sales and auctions/raffles.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a net deficit of £33,969 for the year, reducing its total unrestricted funds from £141,606 to £107,637. Despite this loss, the charity maintains positive cash reserves of £99,254 and notes that excess funds remain in the bank account to carry forward for future projects. The trustees confirm that the financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, indicating no immediate risk to the charity's continued operation.
What the accounts disclose
“From these funds, the £59,472 incidental running costs of the charity were met and grants of £302,306 given.”
“Governance costs were met by Mears Group PLC.” — page 6
“The Mears Foundation is the independent, charitable arm of Mears Group plc.” — page 2
“Governance costs were met by Mears Group PLC.” — page 6
“The Mears Foundation is the independent, charitable arm of Mears Group plc.” — page 2
Trustees
- Alison Wilkinson
- Christine Maria Amalie Losecaat van Nouhuys MBE
- Diane Keay
- Judith Herbert
- Liam Wilkinson
- Martin Gaffney
- Patrick Grace
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £358k | £392k |
| 31/12/2024 | £348k | £418k |
| 31/12/2023 | £421k | £305k |
| 31/12/2022 | £302k | £256k |
| 31/12/2021 | £124k | £107k |
Common questions
Is THE MEARS FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a net deficit of £33,969 for the year, reducing its total unrestricted funds from £141,606 to £107,637. Despite this loss, the charity maintains positive cash reserves of £99,254 and notes that excess funds remain in the bank account to carry forward for future projects. The trustees confirm that the financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, indicating no immediate risk to the charity's continued operation.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| DEBMAR BENEVOLENT TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £314k |
| E AND E KERNKRAUT CHARITIES LIMITED | 1 | £26k |
| RONTADES LIMITED | 1 | £25k |
| BEIS KOSOV | 1 | £9k |
| KAHAL IMREI CHAIM LIMITED | 1 | £8k |
| SHAAREI RACHAMIM LIMITED | 1 | £8k |
| TRUEDENE CO LIMITED | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- THE MELETE FOUNDATION
- THE MILES MORLAND FOUNDATION
- M AND M FOUNDATION
- T. & J. MEYER FAMILY FOUNDATION LIMITED
- M B FOUNDATION (ALSO KNOWN AS MOSSAD HORAV MOSHE ARYEH HALEVY)
- EZER MIKOIDESH FOUNDATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE MEARS FOUNDATION | £358k | — | 0 | unclear | 16.6% | no doubt |
| THE MELETE FOUNDATION | £157k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE MILES MORLAND FOUNDATION | £235k | — | — | within | — | no doubt |
| M AND M FOUNDATION | £217k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| T. & J. MEYER FAMILY FOUNDATION LIMITED | £427k | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| M B FOUNDATION (ALSO KNOWN AS MOSSAD HORAV MOSHE ARYEH HALEVY) | £187k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |