THE SIR PERCIVAL DAVID FOUNDATION ACADEMIC AND RESEARCH FUND
The purposes of the Fund are to advance for the public benefit the study and dissemination of knowledge of Chinese and Asian art, ceramics and culture in particular by, but not limited to, reference to the Collection, the Study Collection (as defined in the Trust Instrument dated 1 February 2012 setting up the Scheme for governing the Charity) and the international influences thereof.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £2,963,173, representing a net increase from the previous year's £2,757,176. The charity reported total income of £118,657 against total expenditure of £72,929, resulting in a net income of £205,997 for the year. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- COLIN DAVID SHEAFchair
- ANTHONY LAURENCE MISQUITTA
- Dr Stacey Pierson
- ELIZABETH DOROTHY MCKILLOP
- JESSICA HARRISON-HALL
- JOHN CHRISTOPHER LANGDON
- ROSE KERR
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £119k | £73k |
| 31/12/2024 | £372k | £84k |
| 31/12/2023 | £88k | £82k |
| 31/12/2022 | £139k | £84k |
| 31/12/2021 | £106k | £58k |
Common questions
Is THE SIR PERCIVAL DAVID FOUNDATION ACADEMIC AND RESEARCH FUND financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £2,963,173, representing a net increase from the previous year's £2,757,176. The charity reported total income of £118,657 against total expenditure of £72,929, resulting in a net income of £205,997 for the year. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| DOUGLAS COMPTON JAMES CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £224k |
| THE CAMELLIA FOUNDATION | 1 | £24k |
| THE PAUL MELLON CENTRE FOR STUDIES IN BRITISH ART | 1 | £8k |
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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 SIR PERCIVAL DAVID FOUNDATION ACADEMIC AND RESEARCH FUND | £119k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| JAMES PERCY FOUNDATION | £836k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ORIENT FOUNDATION FOR ARTS & CULTURE | £240k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION, ARTS AND CULTURE | £133k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE ORIENTAL CERAMIC SOCIETY | £121k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE STEPHEN PERSE FOUNDATION | £33.9m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |