ELEVA FOUNDATION LTD
We have a collaboration with Unicef. We are impressed with their reach, transparency and experience in eliciting long term sustainable change. We aim to help them to achieve even more for the hardest to reach children by supporting long term, sustainable development of emerging nations, ensuring that children are at the forefront of policy and planning, and their rapid, impactful emergency relief.
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TO RELIEVE THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN WORLDWIDE WHO ARE LIVING IN POVERTY, DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO EDUCATION, OR HAVE EXPERIENCED A MANMADE OR NATURAL DISASTER OR OTHER HUMANITARIAN CRISES BY THE PROVISION OF GRANTS TO CHARITIES AND/OR OTHER ORGANISATIONS WORKING TO RELIEVE SUCH NEEDS.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased to £1,937,636 at the end of the year, supported by £6,656,507 in donation income. The charity's policy is to not maintain cash reserves, applying the majority of income to charitable projects, which resulted in total charitable expenditure of £6,240,267. The independent auditor confirmed that the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate and issued an unqualified opinion.
What the accounts disclose
“The Foundation's policy is to minimise administrative expenditure and to apply the majority of income received each year to UNICEF projects and emergency funding. The charity does not maintain cash reserves.” — page 12
“The Foundation received cash donations of £5,152,371 (2025: £10,588,465) from Eleva Capital Partners (UK) Limited, a group company.” — page 27
“The Foundation received cash donations of £1,036,701 (2025: £1,040,099) from Eleva Capital SASa, a group company.” — page 27
“The Foundation received cash donations of £5,152,371 (2025: £10,588,465) from Eleva Capital Partners (UK) Limited, a group company.” — page 27
“The Foundation received cash donations of £1,036,701 (2025: £1,040,099) from Eleva Capital SASa, a group company.” — page 27
“The Foundation received cash donations of £5,152,371 (2025: £10,588,465) from Eleva Capital Partners (UK) Limited, a group company.” — page 27
“The Foundation received cash donations of £1,036,701 (2025: £1,040,099) from Eleva Capital SASa, a group company.” — page 27
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2026
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2025
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2024
- Grant-making is its main activity
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House CE002680
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2026)
Trustees
- KIRSTY BENDAHAN BAchair
- Andrea Morrall
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £6.7m | £6.2m |
| 31/03/2025 | £8.9m | £12.4m |
| 31/03/2024 | £5.0m | £1.3m |
| 31/03/2023 | £4.7m | £5.7m |
| 31/03/2022 | £5.3m | £4.1m |
Common questions
Is ELEVA FOUNDATION LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased to £1,937,636 at the end of the year, supported by £6,656,507 in donation income. The charity's policy is to not maintain cash reserves, applying the majority of income to charitable projects, which resulted in total charitable expenditure of £6,240,267. The independent auditor confirmed that the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate and issued an unqualified opinion. Its FY2026 accounts were audited by TC Group.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| Founders Pledge Ltd | 1 | £2.6m |
| THE SANDHU CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £12k |
| THE MCBAIN FAMILY FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
| MARTIN CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £330 |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELEVA FOUNDATION LTD | £6.7m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ELMA FOUNDATION (UK) | £7.3m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE EDWINA LILLEY CHARITABLE TRUST | £26k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ELIFAR FOUNDATION LIMITED | £203k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| ELBA HOPE FOUNDATION | £961k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| The Eneida Foundation | £79k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |