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THE GEOFFREY HARRISON FOUNDATION

Registered charity 1142242 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

The Foundation sponsors training programmes for young people who wish to pursue a career in the catering and hospitality sectors. For example the Junior Chefs programmes at the University of West London, Westminster Kingsway College and Loughborough College. These courses are run on Saturday mornings and are aimed at young people in year 10 and 11.

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Latest income
£107k
Latest spending
£89k
Registered
2011
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that total reserves increased to £89,930, with general unrestricted reserves at £62,930, which the Trustees deem sufficient to cover commitments for the next 12 months. The charity reported a net movement in funds of £17,905, driven by voluntary income from donations and grants exceeding charitable expenditure. The filing confirms adequate resources to continue in operational existence with no material uncertainties regarding going concern.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: Harrison Catering Services Limited (61% of income)
“Harrison Catering Services Limited - 65,000” — page 13
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: The charity holds reserves to cover its operational costs and to meet existing commitments. ... This current reserve level is deemed sufficient to cover all commitments for the next 12 months. (held: £63k)
“The Trustees aim to keep administration costs to a minimum in order to ensure that most of the income generated is distributed. To do so the Foundation operates on minimal overheads with many services and facilities provided by Harrison Catering Services Limited.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The foundation received grants from Harrison Catering Services Limited amounting to £65,000 (2024: £55,000). G C Harrison, C J Aylward, G G Harrison and R D Harrison are all directors of Harrison Catering Services Limited.
“During the year, the foundation received grants from Harrison Catering Services Limited amounting to £65,000 (2024: £55,000). G C Harrison, C J Aylward, G G Harrison and R D Harrison are all directors of Harrison Catering Services Limited. They are also directors of its parent company, Harrison SD Holdings Limited.” — page 18
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Funders the charity credits

Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2025£107k£89k
31/03/2024£96k£88k
31/03/2023£91k£89k
31/03/2022£65k£81k
31/03/2021£20k£17k

Common questions

Is THE GEOFFREY HARRISON FOUNDATION financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total reserves increased to £89,930, with general unrestricted reserves at £62,930, which the Trustees deem sufficient to cover commitments for the next 12 months. The charity reported a net movement in funds of £17,905, driven by voluntary income from donations and grants exceeding charitable expenditure. The filing confirms adequate resources to continue in operational existence with no material uncertainties regarding going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

Who funds THE GEOFFREY HARRISON FOUNDATION?

Funders whose own accounts filings name THE GEOFFREY HARRISON FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include THE SAVOY EDUCATIONAL TRUST.

Known funders

Grants to this charity found in funders’ own accounts filings.

FunderYearAmountPurpose (as stated by the funder)
THE SAVOY EDUCATIONAL TRUSTFY2024£41kSecond payment of a term grant to expand their Junior Chefs Academy programme.
THE SAVOY EDUCATIONAL TRUSTFY2025£41kJunior Chefs Academy programme (final payment)