THE SAFERA FOUNDATION
The charity's income is derived from gift aid provided by Mr F.T. Suterwalla, who is also a trustee of the trust. The gift aid received is for general charitable purposes. The trustees than selected various charitable organisations who are themselves registered charities and groups of people involved in charitable activities and made gifts and donations to them.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity has sufficient resources to meet all forecast expenditures and commitments, with total unrestricted funds of £1,269,964. However, the charity holds significant creditors of £3,167,261, primarily a bank loan secured against investments, resulting in net current liabilities. The trustees acknowledge the continued support of the foundation’s bankers in facilitating its projects.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- FAKHRUDDIN TAHERALLY SUTERWALLA
- Femida Moosajee
- RAZIA RASHID CHINCHANWALA
- SAKINA FAKHRUDDIN SUTERWALLA
- Salim Fakhruddin Suterwalla
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/10/2025 | £409k | £267k |
| 31/10/2024 | £111k | £334k |
| 31/10/2023 | £311k | £437k |
| 31/10/2022 | £264k | £1.3m |
| 31/10/2021 | £484k | £607k |
Common questions
Is THE SAFERA FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity has sufficient resources to meet all forecast expenditures and commitments, with total unrestricted funds of £1,269,964. However, the charity holds significant creditors of £3,167,261, primarily a bank loan secured against investments, resulting in net current liabilities. The trustees acknowledge the continued support of the foundation’s bankers in facilitating its projects. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Ward Divecha Ltd.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| DAWAT-E-HADIYAH TRUST (UNITED KINGDOM) | 1 | £23.2m |
| THE GENERATIONAL FOUNDATION | 1 | £500k |
| THE CHRISTOPHER AND HENRY OLDFIELD TRUST | 1 | £25k |
| THE COLYER-FERGUSSON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £15k |
| THE COLES-MEDLOCK FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
| THE SIR BERNARD & LADY SCHREIER FOUNDATION | 1 | £6k |
| THE DULVERTON TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| WHITEHEAD MONCKTON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £3k |
Charities like this
- AL SAAF FOUNDATION LTD
- THE CHILD HEALTH RESEARCH CIO
- THE SAIFEE FOUNDATION OF EUROPE
- THE PURI FOUNDATION
- THE OCTOPUS FOUNDATION
- THE GENERATIONAL FOUNDATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE SAFERA FOUNDATION | £409k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| AL SAAF FOUNDATION LTD | £212k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE CHILD HEALTH RESEARCH CIO | £339k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE SAIFEE FOUNDATION OF EUROPE | £21.1m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PURI FOUNDATION | £5.3m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE OCTOPUS FOUNDATION | £329k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |