THE LADY COBHAM FOUNDATION
The trust has been established for general charitable purposes, and is likely to make grants in the Dorset and Hampshire areas.
Objects
SUCH PURPOSES WHICH ARE WHOLLY AND EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE ACCORDING TO THE LAW OF ENGLAND AND WALES AS THE TRUSTEES FROM TIME TO TIME IN THEIR ABSOUTE DISCRETION DECIDE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total unrestricted funds increased to £13,223,363, driven by investment income of £239,749 and an unrealised market gain of £246,776. The charity made grants totalling £123,000 and incurred minimal support costs of £3,697. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Investment
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 05/04/2025
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit; payments to trustees for services to the charity
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 05/04/2024
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 05/04/2023
- Grant-making is its main activity
Trustees
- CAMILLA JANE BOILEAU
- Dominic Peter Corti Emmerson
- James Anthony Trafford
- LADY NADINE FELICITY COBHAM
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £240k | £127k |
| 05/04/2024 | £178k | £65k |
| 05/04/2023 | £109k | £44k |
| 05/04/2022 | £90k | £67k |
| 05/04/2021 | £16k | £64k |
Common questions
Is THE LADY COBHAM FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total unrestricted funds increased to £13,223,363, driven by investment income of £239,749 and an unrealised market gain of £246,776. The charity made grants totalling £123,000 and incurred minimal support costs of £3,697. The trustees confirm 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 |
|---|---|---|
| THE TIM HENMAN FOUNDATION | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- LORD BARNBY'S FOUNDATION
- THE F A F CHARITABLE TRUST
- THE LHR CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
- THE TITCOMB FOUNDATION
- LADY BLAKENHAM'S CHARITY TRUST
- THE S M B TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE LADY COBHAM FOUNDATION | £240k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LORD BARNBY'S FOUNDATION | £321k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE F A F CHARITABLE TRUST | £40k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE LHR CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | £64k | — | 0 | within | 0.0% | no doubt |
| THE TITCOMB FOUNDATION | £85k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LADY BLAKENHAM'S CHARITY TRUST | £33k | — | 0 | unclear | 3.0% | no doubt |