THE OLIVER KING FOUNDATION
Raising funds for the provision of Defibrillators in schools and sports clubs Raising the public profile of heart conditions in the young by appearing in the national and local press and media outletsSpeaking at schools and other public events.Campaigning to introduce legislation to make it a legal duty for defibrillators to be placed in all schools and public placesECG tests
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased from £192,850 to £212,382, resulting in a net income of £19,532 for the year. The charity holds £200,628 in cash at bank and in hand, with no long-term creditors reported, indicating strong liquidity. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue.
What the accounts disclose
“At the present time the Foundation does not have significant residual funds but the trustees ensure through regular reviews that there is sufficient to meet anticipated expenditure. This policy is subject to ongoing review on an annual basis.” — page 4
Trustees
- KEITH EDWARD MCALLISTERchair
- Frederick Parkes
- Luke Farrell
- Michael McKenna
- Michelle Louise Willson
- Paul Andrew Douglas
- Paul Appleton
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/04/2025 | £251k | £231k |
| 30/04/2024 | £329k | £227k |
| 30/04/2023 | £274k | £273k |
| 30/04/2022 | £318k | £238k |
| 30/04/2021 | £76k | £70k |
Common questions
Is THE OLIVER KING FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased from £192,850 to £212,382, resulting in a net income of £19,532 for the year. The charity holds £200,628 in cash at bank and in hand, with no long-term creditors reported, indicating strong liquidity. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE OLIVER KING FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE OLIVER KING FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include THE JORON CHARITABLE TRUST, SOCIETE GENERALE UK FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE JORON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £5k | To provide defibrillators in schools & sports clubs, raising the public profile of heart conditions in the young. Campaigning to make it a legal duty for defibr |
| SOCIETE GENERALE UK FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £5k | Grants for one-off donations |
| THE JORON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £5k | To provide defibrillators in schools & sports clubs, raising the public profile of heart conditions in the young. Campaigning to make it a legal duty for defibr |
| SOCIETE GENERALE UK FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £4k | Grants for one-off donations: ELBA Toy Appeal |
| SOCIETE GENERALE UK FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £4k | Grants for one-off donations: ELBA Toy Appeal |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE JULIA RAUSING TRUST | 1 | £9.3m |
| THE SAID FOUNDATION | 1 | £4.0m |
| King Charles III Charitable Fund | 1 | £1.1m |
| THE INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR ARTS AND CULTURE | 1 | £306k |
| THE ROYAL NAVY AND ROYAL MARINES CHARITY | 1 | £239k |
| THE ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER FOUNDATION | 1 | £120k |
| JEREMY ALEXANDER SETTLEMENT | 1 | £106k |
| The Ethos Foundation | 1 | £25k |
Charities like this
- HEART 2 HEART NORFOLK
- LONDON HEARTS
- THE COMMUNITY HEARTBEAT TRUST
- KING DAVID AND HAROLD HOUSE FOUNDATION
- KINGS ACTIVE FOUNDATION
- THE OLWYN FOUNDATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE OLIVER KING FOUNDATION | £251k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HEART 2 HEART NORFOLK | £144k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LONDON HEARTS | £5.4m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE COMMUNITY HEARTBEAT TRUST | £935k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| KING DAVID AND HAROLD HOUSE FOUNDATION | £455k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| KINGS ACTIVE FOUNDATION | £2.5m | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |