THE FREDERICK ASHTON FOUNDATION
Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £539,676, which is above the trustees' stated policy threshold of £100,000. The charity reported a net income surplus of £138,580 for the year, driven by donations and legacies, while charitable expenditure was £87,470. The independent examiner confirmed that accounting records were kept and the accounts accorded with those records.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees ensure the charity holds reserves at no less than f. 100,000 at any time, to be used in the event that Foundation needs time to seek core funding or be wound up.” — page 5
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- JEANETTA CHRISTINE LAURENCE OBEchair
- CHRISTOPHER STUART NOURSE
- Carlos Acosta CBE
- DIANA LYNN WALLIS OBE
- David McAllister AC
- Jay Jolley OBE
- KEVIN PATRICK O'HARE CBE
- Kristina Elisabeth Rogge
- Richard Denholm Thom
- The Hon Joanna Sarah Birkett
- Zenaida Yanowsky
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £535k | £349k |
| 31/03/2024 | £316k | £150k |
| 31/03/2023 | £232k | £87k |
| 31/03/2022 | £76k | £104k |
| 31/03/2021 | £35k | £16k |
Common questions
Is THE FREDERICK ASHTON FOUNDATION financially healthy?
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £539,676, which is above the trustees' stated policy threshold of £100,000. The charity reported a net income surplus of £138,580 for the year, driven by donations and legacies, while charitable expenditure was £87,470. The independent examiner confirmed that accounting records were kept and the accounts accorded with those records. Its FY2023 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE FREDERICK ASHTON FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE FREDERICK ASHTON FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include THE TOMLINSON FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE TOMLINSON FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £100k |
| THE TOMLINSON FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £75k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE JD FOUNDATION | 1 | £561k |
| The Gerald and Gail Ronson Family Foundation | 1 | £200k |
| NNS FOUNDATION | 1 | £126k |
| BEIS MENACHEM CHABAD LUBAVITCH | 1 | £102k |
| MYISRAEL | 1 | £54k |
| YESHIVAS LUBAVITCH MANCHESTER | 1 | £20k |
| KEREN TRUST | 1 | £5k |