THE EDITH MARY CLARK FOUNDATION
Grant making to local organisations (especially other charities)
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves were maintained at levels sufficient to cover grants and administration costs, with unrestricted funds totaling £26,184 at year-end. The charity reported a net incoming resource of £61,009 for the period, driven by investment gains and income, while expenditure on charitable grants totaled £38,490. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention requiring further disclosure, indicating compliant financial reporting.
What the accounts disclose
“Investment income - 49,798” — page 7
“It is the policy of the charity to maintain unrestricted funds, which are free reserves of the charity, ata level that provides sufficient funds to cover grants payable and administration costs and to respond to emergency applications for grants which arise from time to time.” — page 4
“Mr J D G Hinchliffe was an employee of Vincent Solicitors Limited. £9,000 (2024: £9,000) was payable during the year to the firm by the charity for services carried out on behalf of the trustees.” — page 11
“Mr C N Calvert is a director of Rushtons (NW) Limited T/A Rushtons Chartered Accountants. £5,760 (2024: £5,520) was payable during the year to the firm by the charity for services carried out on behalf of the trustees.” — page 11
“Mr J D G Hinchliffe was an employee of Vincent Solicitors Limited. £9,000 (2024: £9,000) was payable during the year to the firm by the charity for services carried out on behalf of the trustees.” — page 11
“Mr C N Calvert is a director of Rushtons (NW) Limited T/A Rushtons Chartered Accountants. £5,760 (2024: £5,520) was payable during the year to the firm by the charity for services carried out on behalf of the trustees.” — page 11
Trustees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £50k | £51k |
| 05/04/2024 | £46k | £41k |
| 05/04/2023 | £45k | £46k |
| 05/04/2022 | £53k | £43k |
| 05/04/2021 | £33k | £25k |
Common questions
Is THE EDITH MARY CLARK FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves were maintained at levels sufficient to cover grants and administration costs, with unrestricted funds totaling £26,184 at year-end. The charity reported a net incoming resource of £61,009 for the period, driven by investment gains and income, while expenditure on charitable grants totaled £38,490. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention requiring further disclosure, indicating compliant financial reporting. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.