Vivensa Foundation
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds no free or unrestricted reserves, relying instead on its expendable endowment to fund grants and operations. The trustees confirm that sufficient cash and liquid assets are available to cover future commitments, and the independent auditors report no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“At 31 March 2024 the charity does not have any free reserves, as defined by the SORP. However, the Trustees hold sufficient cash and liquid assets to cover future grant commitments” — page 18
“Grants paid to institutions where the Trustees or advisers of Dunhill Medical Trust have an involvement are disclosed on pages 51-54.”
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Katy Saunders — Chief Executive
- Professor Deborah Dunn-Walters FRSB FMedSci — Chair
- Dr Sanjay Thakrar — Director
Funders the charity credits
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (13/10/2011)
Trustees
- Dominic William Jones
- Dr Martin Turner MAE
- Eren Osman
- Professor Bernard Conway
- Professor Carmel Majella Hughes
- Professor Deborah Kay Dunn-Walters
- Professor Gillian Manthorpe CBE
- Professor Rosemary Cecilia Gilroy
- Russell David Jones
- Thomas John Clark
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £1.4m | £4.7m |
| 31/03/2024 | £1.9m | £7.2m |
| 31/03/2023 | £2.0m | £3.1m |
| 31/03/2022 | £2.2m | £5.8m |
| 31/03/2021 | £2.6m | £4.9m |
Common questions
Is Vivensa Foundation financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity holds no free or unrestricted reserves, relying instead on its expendable endowment to fund grants and operations. The trustees confirm that sufficient cash and liquid assets are available to cover future commitments, and the independent auditors report no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Saffery LLP.
Who funds Vivensa Foundation?
Funders whose own accounts filings name Vivensa Foundation as a grant recipient include CENTRE FOR AGEING BETTER LIMITED.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CENTRE FOR AGEING BETTER LIMITED | FY2024 | £10k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ONE FOOTSTEP | 1 | — |
| THE MOTIVATION CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £81k |
| HALLMARK CARE HOMES FOUNDATION | 1 | £26k |