The Grocott Family Foundation
The objects of the charitable trust are to further such objects or purposes which are exclusively charitable according to the law in England and Wales, in Whitchurch and the surrounding area and in such a manner as the trustees may in their absolute discretion think fit.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £881,114, which exceeds its stated policy target of approximately £96,000 (twelve months of average expenditure). The trustees report no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees hold reserves to enable the charitable trust to meet its residents' needs by maintaining the accommodation to a high standard, which should total around twelve months average expenditure of £8,000.”
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- DAVID VICTOR GROCOTT
- Daniel Hugh McGowan
- Hazel Jean Ruscoe
- LINDA MARY GROCOTT
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £926k | £88k |
| 31/03/2024 | £52k | £56k |
| 31/03/2023 | £45k | £53k |
| 31/03/2022 | £69k | £77k |
| 31/03/2021 | £47k | £91k |
Common questions
Is The Grocott Family Foundation financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £881,114, which exceeds its stated policy target of approximately £96,000 (twelve months of average expenditure). The trustees report no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by CBSL Accountants Limited.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| DEBMAR BENEVOLENT TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £314k |
| BEIS MENACHEM CHABAD LUBAVITCH | 1 | £183k |
| YESHIVAS LUBAVITCH MANCHESTER | 1 | £20k |
| THE ALBERT GUBAY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £12k |
| SONGDALE LIMITED | 1 | £8k |
| DUCHY OF LANCASTER BENEVOLENT FUND | 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 Grocott Family Foundation | £926k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MW (GK) FOUNDATION | £261k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| YAD VEACHISOMOCH L'CHAIM | £834k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| JOAN AINSLIE CHARITABLE TRUST | £278k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE FOCUS FOUNDATION | £1.6m | — | 0 | unclear | 4.0% | no doubt |
| The Framlingham Foundation Trust T/A The Ed Sheeran Suffolk Music Foundation | £895k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |