SOHN FOUNDATION LONDON
The objects of the charity are for the public benefit to advance in life, to preserve and protect the health of and otherwise to relieve the needs of children and in particular to promote medical research and patient quality of life in relation to paediatric cancer and paediatric health generally.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £61,707, which the trustees consider sufficient to maintain current activities. The charity reported a net income increase for the year, driven by higher donations and grants, while maintaining a prudent approach to expenditure amid a challenging fundraising environment.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure.” — page 4
“During the year, Ira Sohn Conference Foundation Inc gave a grant of £20,071 (2024: £17,121) to Sohn Foundation London.” — page 13
“During the year, the charity paid £1,183 (2024: £1,440) to Flora Butler (daughter of Piers Butler, a trustee) for work completed in respect of the Sohn competition.” — page 13
“During the year, Ira Sohn Conference Foundation Inc gave a grant of £20,071 (2024: £17,121) to Sohn Foundation London.” — page 13
“During the year, the charity paid £1,183 (2024: £1,440) to Flora Butler (daughter of Piers Butler, a trustee) for work completed in respect of the Sohn competition.” — page 13
Trustees
- ARMENIO KEUSSEYAN
- Dina Geha
- EVAN SOHN
- MANUEL STOTZ
- Piers Butler
- Robert White
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/05/2025 | £191k | £180k |
| 31/05/2024 | £153k | £115k |
| 31/05/2023 | £145k | £192k |
| 31/05/2022 | £0 | £98k |
| 31/05/2021 | £2k | £34k |
Common questions
Is SOHN FOUNDATION LONDON financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £61,707, which the trustees consider sufficient to maintain current activities. The charity reported a net income increase for the year, driven by higher donations and grants, while maintaining a prudent approach to expenditure amid a challenging fundraising environment. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| The Squire Patton Boggs Charitable Trust | 2 | £700 |
| C A REDFERN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | — |
| WARRANT OFFICERS' & SERGEANTS' MESS SCHOOL OF ELECTRICAL & MECHANICAL ENGINEERS | 1 | — |
| MONDAY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £651k |
| THE JOSEPH AND LILIAN SULLY FOUNDATION | 1 | £40k |
| ASSOCIATION OF NHS CHARITIES | 1 | £35k |
| THE ANNANDALE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £35k |
| THE WATCHES OF SWITZERLAND GROUP FOUNDATION | 1 | £25k |
Charities like this
- HQR LONDON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
- THE ANTHONY KNIGHTS FOUNDATION TRUST
- CHILDREN WITH CANCER UK
- ROYAL BROMPTON AND HAREFIELD HOSPITALS CHARITY
- SICKKIDS FOUNDATION UK
- THE LANCASHIRE FOUNDATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOHN FOUNDATION LONDON | £191k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| HQR LONDON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | £340k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ANTHONY KNIGHTS FOUNDATION TRUST | £264k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHILDREN WITH CANCER UK | £17.8m | £130,001 - £140,000 | — | unclear | 20.0% | no doubt |
| ROYAL BROMPTON AND HAREFIELD HOSPITALS CHARITY | £10.3m | £140,000 - £149,999 | — | above | — | no doubt |
| SICKKIDS FOUNDATION UK | £304k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |