THE OCTOPUS FOUNDATION
Registered charity 1161273 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £23,451, which the Trustees consider adequate but not excessive, noting that the intention is to allocate as much income as possible for charitable purposes rather than building significant reserves. The charity reported a drop in income to £288,412 due to a delayed donation from the prior year, resulting in a net surplus of £1,691 for the period. The Trustees confirm the charity has adequate assets to fulfill its obligations and identified no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue operating.
What the accounts disclose
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit).
Trustees
- Stuart Andrew Neil Sheppardchair
- Christopher Thomas Llewellyn
- Emily Quilter
- Simon Andrew Rogerson
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: City Of London
Income and spending
Common questions
Is THE OCTOPUS FOUNDATION financially healthy?
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £23,451, which the Trustees consider adequate but not excessive, noting that the intention is to allocate as much income as possible for charitable purposes rather than building significant reserves. The charity reported a drop in income to £288,412 due to a delayed donation from the prior year, resulting in a net surplus of £1,691 for the period. The Trustees confirm the charity has adequate assets to fulfill its obligations and identified no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue operating. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE OCTOPUS FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE OCTOPUS FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include THE SIR BERNARD & LADY SCHREIER FOUNDATION, THE CHRISTOPHER AND HENRY OLDFIELD TRUST.
Known funders
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