IGY FOUNDATION
The charity has provided funding to a number of charities which work for the benefit of children, young people and those with disabilities.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the Foundation holds unrestricted reserves of £43,557,857, which the Trustees confirm has been maintained at a level equivalent to a minimum of 12-18 months of planned expenditure. The Trustees and auditors both conclude that the Foundation has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, with no material uncertainties identified. Total net assets increased to £43,557,857 from £42,373,814 in the prior year, supported by significant investment gains.
What the accounts disclose
“The Foundation's policy on reserves is to hold unrestricted funds at a level equivalent to a minimum of 12-18 month's planned expenditure.” — page 5
“During the year, the Foundation made donations totalling £240,000 (2024: £205,000) to the Harris Federation of South London Schools. One of the Foundation Trustees was also a Trustee of three Harris Federation Academies until their resignation in October 2023. Where a potential conflict is perceived to exist, conflicted Trustees excuse themselves from voting.” — page 19
Trustees
- Nick Sleepchair
- Alex Montgomery
- Mark Byrne
- Serita Sleep
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £106k | £5.0m |
| 31/03/2024 | £379k | £2.2m |
| 31/03/2023 | £84k | £2.4m |
| 31/03/2022 | £60k | £3.6m |
| 31/03/2021 | £259k | £3.0m |
Common questions
Is IGY FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the Foundation holds unrestricted reserves of £43,557,857, which the Trustees confirm has been maintained at a level equivalent to a minimum of 12-18 months of planned expenditure. The Trustees and auditors both conclude that the Foundation has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, with no material uncertainties identified. Total net assets increased to £43,557,857 from £42,373,814 in the prior year, supported by significant investment gains. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Saffery LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE GENERATIONAL FOUNDATION | 1 | £500k |
| THE TIM HENMAN FOUNDATION | 1 | £9k |
Charities like this
- THE HARGREAVES FOUNDATION
- W WING YIP AND BROTHERS FOUNDATION
- THE MARTYN BRACEGIRDLE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
- THE GENERATIONAL FOUNDATION
- IGO FOUNDATION LIMITED
- THE HARRY & MARY FOUNDATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IGY FOUNDATION | £106k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE HARGREAVES FOUNDATION | £1.3m | £110,001 - £120,000 | — | above | — | no doubt |
| W WING YIP AND BROTHERS FOUNDATION | £119k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE MARTYN BRACEGIRDLE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | £148k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE GENERATIONAL FOUNDATION | £1.4m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| IGO FOUNDATION LIMITED | £222k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |