THE MARRIAGE FOUNDATION
Conducting and publishing research into couple relationships; raising awareness of the risks of unstable relationships; addressing myths and misperceptions which hinder the formation of more stable relationships; promoting improved access to relationships education; working with existing providers of couple relationship support to enable their work to have greater impact;
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a profit of £16,027 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total income of £119,354 derived entirely from donations and legacies. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stood at £58,723, which is above the stated policy target of three months' costs. The filing confirms the charity is prepared on a going concern basis with adequate resources for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the Trustees to hold an amount in free reserves equivalent to 3 month’s costs.” — page 7
“During the year donations totalling £6,000 were received from Sir Paul Coleridge a Trustee of the charity.” — page 16
“Donations of £1,200 were received from Pamela Collis also a Trustee of the charity.” — page 16
“During the year donations totalling £6,000 were received from Sir Paul Coleridge a Trustee of the charity.” — page 16
“Donations of £1,200 were received from Pamela Collis also a Trustee of the charity.” — page 16
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (18/01/2024)
Trustees
- SIR PAUL JAMES DUKE COLERIDGE KT.chair
- Alice Evelina Coleridge
- Dr Andrea Maria Taylor-Cummings
- Jonathan Edgar Taylor-Cummings
- Lady Elinor Kaitrin Bailey
- Pamela Caroline Neild Collis
- WILLIAM PAUL HUGH DUKE COLERIDGE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £119k | £103k |
| 31/08/2024 | £103k | £87k |
| 31/08/2023 | £98k | £93k |
| 31/08/2022 | £95k | £101k |
| 31/08/2021 | £101k | £94k |
Common questions
Is THE MARRIAGE FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a profit of £16,027 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total income of £119,354 derived entirely from donations and legacies. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stood at £58,723, which is above the stated policy target of three months' costs. The filing confirms the charity is prepared on a going concern basis with adequate resources for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE MARRIAGE FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE MARRIAGE FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include THE HEADLEY TRUST, ROBERT LUFF FOUNDATION LIMITED, ARIMATHEA CHARITABLE TRUST.
Shared trustees with funders
- SIR PAUL JAMES DUKE COLERIDGE KT. — trustee here and at ROBERT LUFF FOUNDATION LIMITED
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE HEADLEY TRUST | FY2024 | £40k | Towards core costs. |
| ROBERT LUFF FOUNDATION LIMITED | FY2024 | £38k | |
| ROBERT LUFF FOUNDATION LIMITED | FY2022 | £20k | |
| ROBERT LUFF FOUNDATION LIMITED | FY2023 | £10k | |
| ROBERT LUFF FOUNDATION LIMITED | FY2025 | £10k | |
| ARIMATHEA CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £500 | |
| ARIMATHEA CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £300 |