THE ELMHURST FOUNDATION
The provision of a range of apprenticeships for the local community. To advance the education of the public in health and wellbeing-wellness, through traditional, holistic therapies and practices, including yoga. To share its capacity and learning for public benefit with its community locally; specifically neighbouring charities with similar purposes. Refer also to the Trust - charity no. 1126479.
Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £589,194 for the year ended 31 March 2023, with total unrestricted funds increasing to £5,327,308. The trustees confirm that the charity relies on donations from Ms H Aylward-Smith, who has indicated her willingness to continue supporting the charity for at least 12 months. The auditor concluded that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“Amounts owed to undertakings in which the charity has a participating interest 2,204,000”
Year-over-year changes
- Going concern: going-concern doubt noted (FY2022) → no going-concern doubt (FY2023).
Funders the charity credits
- The Elmhurst Foundation
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £3.1m | £4.1m |
| 31/03/2024 | £3.5m | £3.5m |
| 31/03/2023 | £3.3m | £2.7m |
| 31/03/2022 | £2.5m | £2.5m |
| 31/03/2021 | £3.5m | £2.6m |
Common questions
Is THE ELMHURST FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2023 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £589,194 for the year ended 31 March 2023, with total unrestricted funds increasing to £5,327,308. The trustees confirm that the charity relies on donations from Ms H Aylward-Smith, who has indicated her willingness to continue supporting the charity for at least 12 months. The auditor concluded that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2023 accounts were audited by Harper Sheldon Limited.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| HABERDASHERS' ASKE'S CHARITY | 1 | £500k |
| The Caring Family Foundation | 1 | £39k |
| THE CHILLAG FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £14k |
| THE CECIL KING MEMORIAL FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
| THE SAINTBURY TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| YORKSHIRE BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £3k |
| DUMBRECK CHARITY | 1 | £1k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST, RANMOOR, SHEFFIELD | 1 | £717 |
Charities like this
- THE ELM FOUNDATION LTD
- THE DOROTHY WHITNEY ELMHIRST TRUST
- THE ELMA FOUNDATION (UK)
- THE EWELME EXHIBITION FOUNDATION
- Haberdashers' Elstree Schools Foundation
- Community Foundation for Staffordshire and Shropshire
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE ELMHURST FOUNDATION | £3.1m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ELM FOUNDATION LTD | £2.1m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE DOROTHY WHITNEY ELMHIRST TRUST | £152k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE ELMA FOUNDATION (UK) | £3.9m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE EWELME EXHIBITION FOUNDATION | £227k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Haberdashers' Elstree Schools Foundation | £1.2m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |