THE DAVIS FOUNDATION
Latest income
£1.3m
Latest spending
£1.5m
Registered
2013
Accounts read
FY2024
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted funds decreased significantly from £805,997 to £147,952 due to charitable expenditure exceeding donation income. The trustees report that the charity holds sufficient reserves to maintain current and projected levels of donations, with cash held in bank and surplus funds on deposit.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: sufficient reserves to meet the charitable objects of the Foundation (held: £148k)
“The intention of the Trustees is to retain sufficient reserves to meet the charitable objects of the Foundation.” — page 5
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Donations from related parties
“During the year £600,000 (2023: £1,826,550) was donated by related parties.” — page 16
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 05/04/2025)
Total income
£1.3m
Total spending
£1.5m
Reserves (reported)
£22k
Employees
0
Trustees
- Lady BARBARA DAVIS
- SARAH DAVIS
- SIR MICHAEL LAWRENCE DAVIS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £1.3m | £1.5m |
| 05/04/2024 | £602k | £1.3m |
| 05/04/2023 | £1.8m | £1.3m |
| 05/04/2022 | £1.1m | £1.2m |
| 05/04/2021 | £883k | £1.0m |
Common questions
Is THE DAVIS FOUNDATION financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted funds decreased significantly from £805,997 to £147,952 due to charitable expenditure exceeding donation income. The trustees report that the charity holds sufficient reserves to maintain current and projected levels of donations, with cash held in bank and surplus funds on deposit. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| FRIENDS OF ACHIEZER ARAD | 1 | £41k |
| SUICIDE & CO | 1 | £30k |