THE ABDALLA FOUNDATION
To pay or apply the income and capital to or for the benefit of any charity or charitable purpose or purposes as the trustees shall in their discretion think fit.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted free reserves of £3,929,334, which the Trustees consider adequate and not excessive in light of their reserve policy. The charity reported a net increase in funds of £64,883 for the year, driven by investment income and donations exceeding charitable and governance expenditures. The Trustees confirm the charity is a going concern with adequate resources to continue operations for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees believe that the reserves are adequate and provide a stable basis for its continuing activities and these are reviewed on a regular basis.” — page 5
“Dr Hossam Ibrahim Abdalla made a £75,000 donation (2024 - £80,000) to the charity in the year.” — page 13
“Dr Madiha Mohamed Ahmed Elsawi made a £25,000 donation (2024 - £20,000) to the charity in the year.” — page 13
“Dr Hossam Ibrahim Abdalla made a £75,000 donation (2024 - £80,000) to the charity in the year.” — page 13
“Dr Madiha Mohamed Ahmed Elsawi made a £25,000 donation (2024 - £20,000) to the charity in the year.” — page 13
Trustees
- Dr HOSSAM IBRAHIM ABDALLAchair
- Dr MADIHA MOHAMED AHMED ELSAWI
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £220k | £77k |
| 05/04/2024 | £212k | £59k |
| 05/04/2023 | £65k | £58k |
| 05/04/2022 | £127k | £61k |
| 05/04/2021 | £95k | £43k |
Common questions
Is THE ABDALLA FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted free reserves of £3,929,334, which the Trustees consider adequate and not excessive in light of their reserve policy. The charity reported a net increase in funds of £64,883 for the year, driven by investment income and donations exceeding charitable and governance expenditures. The Trustees confirm the charity is a going concern with adequate resources to continue operations for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE FOOTBALL FOUNDATION | 1 | £1.6m |
| THE CHRISTOPHER AND HENRY OLDFIELD TRUST | 1 | £25k |
| THE COLYER-FERGUSSON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £15k |
| LIVING WELL UK | 1 | £14k |
| THE PENNIES FOUNDATION | 1 | £7k |
| THE SIR BERNARD & LADY SCHREIER FOUNDATION | 1 | £6k |
| THE PWC FOUNDATION | 1 | £5k |
| THE DULVERTON TRUST | 1 | £5k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE ABDALLA FOUNDATION | £220k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| BRAMPTON CHARITABLE TRUST | £101k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE JEANNINE VASSILIOU CHARITABLE TRUST | £115k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ROCKCLIFFE CHARITABLE TRUST | £491k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ADINT CHARITABLE TRUST | £212k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE OCTOPUS FOUNDATION | £329k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |