THE EY FOUNDATION
Registered charity 1157154 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also registered in Scotland as SC045076 (OSCR)
Our mission is to create and support pathways for young people and entrepreneurs into education, employment and enterprise to help build stronger communities and a more sustainable economy.The programmes we deliver, the independence of our fundraising and the support we provide to other charities sharing our mission, makes us a pioneering force in the UK's charitable foundation sector.
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £880k for the year ended 30 June 2025, increasing its unrestricted reserves to £2,593k. Per the trustees' report, this level of unrestricted reserves is above the minimum requirement of £571k established by their reserves policy. The charity is dependent on funding from EY, which is secured via a five-year agreement until 2030, and the trustees confirm the charity is a going concern with no material uncertainties.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Largest income source: EY donations (61% of income)
“Donations from EY which increased to £3,344k (2024: £2,0236k)” — page 19
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: £571k to £1,495k (held: £2.6m)
“The level of unrestricted reserves at the year ended 30 June 2025 based on the assessment of risks was E571k to £1,495k. The level of unrestricted reserves at 1 July 2025 was therefore above the minimum requirement of £571k.” — page 16
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: EY Foundation receives funding through a five-year funding agreement and Master Services agreement with EY covering the period from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2030, which provides unrestricted funding. EY is proud of its investment in the EY Foundation and refers to its donation and the impact made with the Foundation in its annual impact report. This provides security around the Charity’s principal source of funding and, with funding provided quarterly in advance, also reduces cash flow risk.
“The Charity’s sole member ("the Member") is Ernst & Young LLP (EY). EY Foundation’s relationship with EY consists of receiving funding through a five-year funding agreement, and EY Foundation’s use of their facilities, information systems and professional support.”
“The majority of purchases are paid for directly by EY Foundation. However, several costs are paid for directly by EY and then recharged to EY Foundation on a monthly basis. At the end of the year amounts owed to EY were £44k (2024: £65k) and balances due from EY were £172k (2024: 72k).” — page 40
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: EY donated cash and in-kind services/facilities. Amounts owed to EY were £44k and balances due from EY were £172k.
“The Charity’s sole member ("the Member") is Ernst & Young LLP (EY). EY Foundation’s relationship with EY consists of receiving funding through a five-year funding agreement, and EY Foundation’s use of their facilities, information systems and professional support.”
“The majority of purchases are paid for directly by EY Foundation. However, several costs are paid for directly by EY and then recharged to EY Foundation on a monthly basis. At the end of the year amounts owed to EY were £44k (2024: £65k) and balances due from EY were £172k (2024: 72k).” — page 40
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustees include EY Partners and Directors. Donations of £4k were received from Trustees without conditions.
“The Charity’s sole member ("the Member") is Ernst & Young LLP (EY). EY Foundation’s relationship with EY consists of receiving funding through a five-year funding agreement, and EY Foundation’s use of their facilities, information systems and professional support.”
“The majority of purchases are paid for directly by EY Foundation. However, several costs are paid for directly by EY and then recharged to EY Foundation on a monthly basis. At the end of the year amounts owed to EY were £44k (2024: £65k) and balances due from EY were £172k (2024: 72k).” — page 40
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts audited by BDO LLP. Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.
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Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — The EY Foundation (matched by registered charity number).
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/06/2025)
Cost of raising funds
£801k
Reported reserves equal ~6.7 months of spending — above the median for charities its size (median 4.8 months; benchmarks).
Per its annual return, largest income source: Donations and legacies (86% of income) — components as reported reconcile to the return’s total income; not from the accounts narrative.
Per its annual return, cost of raising funds: 14.5% of total income — above the median for charities its size (5.2%) (benchmarks).
- Edel Harrischair
- Ashley Hodges Gibson
- Chelsea Hargreaves
- Erol Mustafa
- James Anthony Beszant
- Julianna Oladipo
- Julie Cavin
- Lucia Wilde
- Neeti Awasthi
- Neil Mathur
- Rachel Mary Sandy Thomas
- Sarah Baugh
- Taylor Douglas Gibson Dewar
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Scotland · Throughout England
Income and spending
Common questions
Is THE EY FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £880k for the year ended 30 June 2025, increasing its unrestricted reserves to £2,593k. Per the trustees' report, this level of unrestricted reserves is above the minimum requirement of £571k established by their reserves policy. The charity is dependent on funding from EY, which is secured via a five-year agreement until 2030, and the trustees confirm the charity is a going concern with no material uncertainties. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by BDO LLP.
Who funds THE EY FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE EY FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include IMPETUS - THE PRIVATE EQUITY FOUNDATION, THE MERCERS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, THE HABERDASHERS' FOUNDATION, CARETECH CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, WALCOT EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION.
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